Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, and so many other celebs are sending support to bullied boy Keaton Jones
On Friday, December 8th, Kimberly Jones posted a video of her son Keaton in tears. Keaton, a victim of bullying, asks why people find joy in bullying others. His tearful video has gone viral, and celebrities, including Justin Bieber and Katy Perry, are sharing their support for Keaton on social media.
According to The Guardian, the Tennessee student had asked his mother to pick him up during the school day because he was too afraid to go to lunch. Keaton describes how his classmates had thrown food and poured milk on him. The video is heartbreaking to watch.
“Just out of curiosity, why do they bully?” Keaton asks in the video. “What’s the point of it? Why do they find joy in taking innocent people and find a way to be mean to them? It’s not OK…People that are different don’t need to be criticized about it. It’s not their fault. If you are made fun of, just don’t let it bother you.”
Keaton tells whoever is in the same boat to stay strong. It’s hard, he notes, but he hopes it will get better one day.
His mother’s Facebook video has reportedly been watched over 20 million times and Keaton’s message has been spread over multiple platforms. Celebrities and others alike have started the hashtag #StandWithKeaton to share their support and love.
You got a friend in me Lil bro! Hit me on dm and we can chat!!! Love you buddy!!
A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) on Dec 10, 2017 at 7:47pm PST
Hi @Lakyn_Jones, could you pass this message along to Keaton?
— Hailee Steinfeld (@HaileeSteinfeld) December 10, 2017
A post shared by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg) on Dec 10, 2017 at 7:50am PST
What I want for Christmas ? To hang out with the Champ #KeatonJones #StandWithKeaton
— MANNY RAMIREZ (@therealmanny99) December 11, 2017
Hey Keaton Jones, I’d like to invite you to be my guest at any show of mine of your choice. I’ll cover ur flights and accommodation.
Big up for speaking up, buddy!!!— Zedd (@Zedd) December 11, 2017
This broke my today. Please be kind to one another. #standwithkeaton
A post shared by KATY PERRY (@katyperry) on Dec 10, 2017 at 2:56pm PST
You are the MAN #KeatonJones. That video is powerful and correct. Bullying is not okay.
— terrycrews (@terrycrews) December 11, 2017
Keaton Jones- I was bullied for most of my life and I would ask the same questions to my mom. But if you stay close with your family like I
— Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) December 11, 2017
Stay strong, Keaton. Don’t let them make you turn cold. I promise it gets better. While those punks at your school are deciding what kind of people they want to be in this world, how would you and your mom like to come to the Avengers premiere in LA next year? https://t.co/s1QwCQ3toi
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) December 10, 2017
Like Keaton himself mentions in the video, his bullying story is sadly one of many. The good news is there are absolutely ways we can all help make the world a kinder place each and every day. Visit StopBullying.gov to learn more about how you can contribute to bullying prevention. We stand with you, Keaton.
