A young boy named Keaton Jones broke down in tears over being
bullied at school, and millions of people – including stars like Cardi B
and Millie Bobby Brown – sent love to this heartbroken middle schooler.
“Just out of curiosity, why do they bully? What’s the point of it?” Keaton Jones asked his mother in a video she posted to her Facebook on Dec. 8, per the Washington Post.
“Why do you find joy in taking innocent people and finding a way to be
mean to them? It’s not okay.” With tears rolling down his cheek, the
Tennessee middle schooler described how he was bullied, including how
milk was poured over his head, before making a heartfelt plea. “People
that are different don’t need to be criticized about it…if you are made
fun of, don’t let it bother you. Stay strong, I guess. But, it’ll
probably get better one day.”
Keaton’s video soon went viral, racking up more than 17 million views in
three days. So many people, moved by this young man’s pain, sent their
love and support to Keaton, including some of the biggest names in the
sports, movie and music world. “I LOVE YOU BRO!” Chris Brown, 27, wrote on his Instagram.
“Wanna encourage THE WORLD AND PEOPLE TO SHOW LOVE AND COMPASSION. this
video made me wanna do harm to the people who picked on this kid, but
then I realized that love works both ways. #FUCKBULLYING” Snoop Dogg, 46, also gave his love to Keaton. “lil Man U gotta friend in me for life hit me on dm so we can chop it up love is the only way to beat hate
Cardi B didn’t hold back when she found out that people
were bullying Keaton. “Who ever goes to this boy school ,If you pick on
him you not even a bully YOU A STRAIGHT UP P*SSY ASS PUNK ASS B*TCH
.Like how you pick on somebody who can’t defend them self ? THATS NOT
GANGSTA ! If you a parent or somebody big sis or big bro show your kids
this video and show them why they should not bully others !! ” she wrote on her Instagram.
@Lakyn_Jones
Keaton, this is so accurate. Why do people do this? I think your sooo
cool Keaton! I wanna be your friend ( but srsly) ur freakin awesome
Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker,
33, went a more peaceful route by reading a poem by Buddha in his own
video to Keaton. He also offered the boy’s family four tickets to watch
the Titans play the Jacksonville Jaguars on New Year’s
Eve. “Always remember that you can be whoever you want to be,” the NFL
star said. “Hopefully this video and all the tweets that are being put
out there make awareness to stop bullying.”
Keaton’s mother said she was “overwhelmed” by the response to his
video in a Dec. 9 Facebook post. “I’m humbled by the voice my boy has
been given, but he’s still just a little boy, & he’s a little boy
who desperately wants acceptance, that I have to try to find a way to
navigate him through the difference in true acceptance & attention. I
know God has His hand in this, & I trust that the right things will
happen in the right time.”
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