Astro

Wearing a military jacket, adolescent but wise-beyond-his-years rapper and 'X Factor' contestant Brian Bradley aka Astro piped an original rap over Michael Jackson's 1991 hit 'Black or White.' It was essentially a remix of the song and it was freakin' awesome.

Following last week's "conspiracy" that left him in the bottom two with a bad taste in his mouth, Astro had a lot to prove this week. So did his fans.

'X Factor' fave Astro (born Brian Bradley) took some heat for his bratty, attitudinal reaction to being in the bottom two last week. He was criticized by his mentor L.A. Reid, by Simon Cowell and fellow contestants. It almost cost him his time on the show as no one was impressed by his 'tood. Still, even though Astro apologized, he said wouldn't amend his behavior in hindsight.

Fan and judge fave Astro AKA Brian Bradley was in the hot seat after his outburst during last Thursday's results episode of 'X Factor,' where he was voted in the bottom and facing elimination. The 15-year-old rapper even suggested he did not have to perform for the save, as is the case for the contestants facing the harsh reality of going home. His mentor L.A. Reid advised against such action, and

15-year-old Brian Bradley, known to his television audience as simply Astro, took the stage on tonight's 'X Factor' to prove that he's got what it takes to be king.