That Kid Can Saanngg: The Lion King’s JD McCrary Sings the Jackson 5’s ‘Who’s Lovin’ You’

Many may recognize JD McCrary from his character Kenny on Tyler Perry’s The Paynes, but the young actor also recently nabbed the role of Young Simba on Disney’s live-action film The Lion King. Suggested Reading How to Watch the 2026 Grammys and Which Black Stars to Root For Black Internet Responds to Boxer Getting His…

Many may recognize JD McCrary from his character Kenny on Tyler Perry’s The Paynes, but the young actor also recently nabbed the role of Young Simba on Disney’s live-action film The Lion King.

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During a recent Los Angeles Clippers game, the 10-year-old played “Finish the Lyrics” and had to finish the Jackson 5’s “Who’s Lovin You”—and did he finish it!

But why didn’t she really let him finish, instead of snatching the microphone away?

And here he is singing to New Edition:

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Protect JD at all costs!

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