Chrisyius Whitehead is 5-year-old who told Judges he came from Sopchoppy, Florida, practicing the drums from a very young age.
“Since I was one and 2 and 3,” he admitted.
Cowell, whose son also plays the drums, said the boy’s talent was “the coolest thing in the world.”
Outside the AGT studio, Whitehead has left quite the mark on social media, including on his family’s TikTok account. One video showing the then-4-year-old boy’s drumming skills has gained nearly 14 million views and counting.
What makes Whitehead’s performances all the cuter is that due to his “tiny” stature, the child must stand when at his full drum set.
What song did he play for Judges?
Whitehead drummed to Stevie Wonder’s Faith featuring Ariana Grande without ever missing a beat for his AGT debut. The popular 2016 tune might best be known as the leading track from the animated musical Sing and was nominated for Best Original Song at the 74th Golden Globe Awards.
Standing behind the silver drum set, Whitehead could barely see past the percussions as audience members dropped their jaws. He took Cowell’s advice by having the time of his life on stage, showing no signs of hesitation or nervousness during his performance.
It was enough for Cowell to put his fists in the air and rise from his seat once the song ended.
