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Boy Cries To Be Left Alone By Bullies, Doesn’t Expect Response From Celebrities Like Snoop Dogg And Chris Evans
By now, you've probably seen the name 'Keaton Jones' mentioned by at least one of your favorite celebrities on Twitter. The young student from Knoxville, TE has gone viral after appearing in a heartbreaking video that reveals the true damage bullying causes.
"They make fun of my nose. They call me ugly. They say I have no friends," Keaton says through tears in the video posted by his mother, Kimberly, which was reportedly recorded after Keaton had to be picked up from school to avoid lunchtime bullies. Though he goes on to detail how he and other children at his school are teased and tormented, he offers a message of encouragement, and ends the video by telling all victims of bullying that "it'll probably get better one day."
The powerful video struck a chord with viewers - including a whole host of famous faces. From Katy Perry, to Demi Lovato, to Chris Evans, celebrities across the board have rallied around Keaton. Though it began as a campaign for peace, which included at least two GoFundMe accounts aimed at helping the Jones family, it has now become shrouded by scandal after several apparently-racist social media posts by Kimberly Jones were uncovered, and speculations were leveled that she had encouraged her son to use racial slurs against his peers. Multiple celebrities have since voiced their continued support for Keaton, despite how troubled the accusations made them feel.
Scroll down to see the most heartfelt celebrity reactions, and be sure to add your thoughts in the comments.
This is Knoxville student Keaton Jones, and this is what he has to say about bullying:
The video, posted by his mom, has now gone viral, and celebrities are rallying around Keaton
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Terry Sloan 7 years ago
Keep your head up Keaton, don't let nobody get ya down. Cuz that road you're traveling will turn around. Fear no man Keaton, they are exactly like you, only a man. In this case though, you're more man than they'll ever be. Hang tough!
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7 years ago
Spot on! He really nailed it. Bullies are insecure people who are extremely insecure about themselves and take it out on others just to feel better about themselves. But in the end, they're not happy.
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shifta shape 7 years ago
sivaram reddy- what is WRONG with you! u already know how it feels so why pass on the hate? 2 wrongs DO NOT make a right!!
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Echo 7 years ago
Mixed Martial Arts. Basically 2 people get in a ring or polygon of some sort. There are rules for points, takedowns hits etc. They beat the snot out of each other for a certain amount of time until either someone taps out, someone breaks something, or time is up and it is judged. I personally thought it to be dumb at first. But after learning what they are doing I can see the skill, and hard work that is put in to put on a show of strength. I generally only watch it when with friends or family. It is pretty neat and can be watched on YouTube to get more info on it.
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Chocolate Quente e Biscoitos 7 years ago
True. There are many that don't even tell anybody. For me when things got too hard (half a class picking on me) I explained the situation to my mom and told her I wanted to skip a whole year at school. Mom was super awesome, she totally understood and let me stay at home that year. Next year I got back to same school and bullies where one year ahead of me, so I was free from them (because the picking and shaming usually occured inside the classroom). Unfortunately sometimes we need to take measures we shouldn't have to to stay sane, but eventually it does get better, just stay strong and be sure there's nothing wrong with you, they are the ones at fault
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Jefferey McDowell 7 years ago
There needs to be a ISTANDWITHKEATON Tee-Shirt with the proceeds going to his College education.
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Alana Hodge 7 years ago
No lie!!! It took guts and a warm heart to share and spread what is happening to you. Stay strong Keaton...."for this too shall pass!!!"
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Jefferey McDowell 7 years ago
Humm... maybe a call from a Senator to the school board/School may help action in school bullying come to an end? Mr. Corker, please use your power for some good in this situation. Thanks.
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Daniel Morgan 7 years ago
Didn't Chris Brown beat up Rhianna? Bullying sucks but I'm pretty sure domestic violence is just as bad if not worse.
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Danilo Rottigni 7 years ago
BASTAAAAAAA! Dobbiamo proteggere e difendere il nostro futuro! Sii forte Keaton e non avere paura!
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Terry Jensen 7 years ago
I used to get bullied for standing up for kids that were abused in school...but I have a very strong personality when it comes to any abuse and it just went over my head because I knew that I was better than the people that bullied those that were more sensitive to the harsh words and cruel things that kids can do to others...no school should allow that on their premises and the parents of these kids that do this need to step in and handle the situation...if my kid had ever done something like this he'd had been in the woodshed. My son is very compassionate to the under dogs just like me....it does get better and just be true to yourself and do not abuse others even when you yourself is going thru this...
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Jem Bob Islost 7 years ago
Keaton, you are amazing look at the world wide community coming together. The powerful message you have sent out has opened so many eyes, brains and hearts. Now not only is that amazing but you can say that I did that, which is a huge achievement. Everybody is so proud of you and thank you for being you, always smile because your a beautiful person and I hope you have a very merry Christmas 😀
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Monica Jfk 7 years ago
I'm really sorry for this kid, because he's a good kid and like all the good kids he does not deserve that mean and frustrated people break his heart and confidence. I wish I could be able to defend them all.
Michael Kelly 7 years ago
he got alot of confidence when his mommy bought him that hoover board and went down the hallway with it.Duh.His mommy scammed alot of people too,She may have been on SSI and food stamps too.IRS will get the mommy for Fraud.
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Daria B 7 years ago
All these celebrities are nice to speak up to him, even inviting him as a special guest to the Avengers premiere. However, I'd love to see what the parents of the bullies have to say. Not to acccuse anyone, or spread hate, but I know I'd be mad angry if I had kids and found out they bullied someone. Bully victims need all the encouragement, but the bullies need some education as well. Depression and suicide are serious problems, but even without it, bullying can actually turn into real assault, where the victim gets physically injured for life. Kids need to learn that another kid's life is no joke.
Carol Smittle 7 years ago
I agree. I believe that kids that are doing the bullying needs to be taught a lesson. I also believe that parents of bullies also need to be informed and if it continues then both the bullier AND the parents need to be taken to court, get counseling, and anything else that will get this to stop. It is NEVER OK TO BULLY ANOTHER PERSON no matter the age, sex, or race.
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Anna Banana 7 years ago
Apparently, his mum is a white supremacist. Hope that's not the reason he was bullied.
Sharon Jane 7 years ago
Yep, his mother is racist garbage and she's raising every one of her kids that way, too. http://www.tmz.com/2017/12/11/bullied-tennessee-student-keaton-jones-mom/
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Monica Jfk 7 years ago
I'm really sorry for this kid, because he's a good kid and like all the good kids he does not deserve that mean and frustrated people break his heart and confidence. I wish I could be able to defend them all.
Michael Kelly 7 years ago
he got alot of confidence when his mommy bought him that hoover board and went down the hallway with it.Duh.His mommy scammed alot of people too,She may have been on SSI and food stamps too.IRS will get the mommy for Fraud.
Load More Replies... Daria B 7 years ago
All these celebrities are nice to speak up to him, even inviting him as a special guest to the Avengers premiere. However, I'd love to see what the parents of the bullies have to say. Not to acccuse anyone, or spread hate, but I know I'd be mad angry if I had kids and found out they bullied someone. Bully victims need all the encouragement, but the bullies need some education as well. Depression and suicide are serious problems, but even without it, bullying can actually turn into real assault, where the victim gets physically injured for life. Kids need to learn that another kid's life is no joke.
Carol Smittle 7 years ago
I agree. I believe that kids that are doing the bullying needs to be taught a lesson. I also believe that parents of bullies also need to be informed and if it continues then both the bullier AND the parents need to be taken to court, get counseling, and anything else that will get this to stop. It is NEVER OK TO BULLY ANOTHER PERSON no matter the age, sex, or race.
Load More Replies... Anna Banana 7 years ago
Apparently, his mum is a white supremacist. Hope that's not the reason he was bullied.
Sharon Jane 7 years ago
Yep, his mother is racist garbage and she's raising every one of her kids that way, too. http://www.tmz.com/2017/12/11/bullied-tennessee-student-keaton-jones-mom/
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