Instead of a traditional song, Rizzlo announced he would be doing something incredibly risky: a freestyle rap. He invited the judges to give him a random subject to prove he was making it up on the spot. Simon Cowell threw out āX Factor,ā and the beat dropped, changing the energy of the entire auditorium instantly. What followed was a lyrical masterclass that had everyone on their feet. Rizzlo didnāt just rap; he commanded the stage with a confidence heās had since he ālearned the ABCs.ā
Why this audition is going viral:
- The Shock Factor:Ā The judgesā faces when he started rapping instead of singing were priceless.
- The Britney Shout-out:Ā He cleverly worked a āOops, I Did It Againā reference into his rap while Britney watched.
- Pure Talent:Ā L.A. Reid, a legend in the rap game, was visibly impressed by his natural flow.
- Positive Vibes:Ā Rizzloās goal is to keep rap positive and inspire people, avoiding negative stereotypes.
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By the time he finished, the auditorium was electric. Louis Walsh even called him a āreal little pop starā and noted how he literally lit up the entire room. Demi Lovato was so impressed she called him a āyoung Vanilla Ice babyā in the best way possible. It was a unanimous four yeses for the young man from Kansas City. His journey from graduating high school to standing in front of thousands was completed in one legendary moment.
Watch the full freestyle that left the judges speechless below!