Celebrities rally around bullied schoolboy Keaton Jones
The celebrity reactions to the heartbreaking video of bullied schoolboy Keaton Jones are continuing to pour in, despite recent allegations of fraud and racism against his mum Kimberly Jones.
Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Demi Lovato have all taken to social media to offer their support to the troubled kid from Tennessee who moved people around the world by sharing an emotional message for bullies and their victims.
Justin, 23, even shared a special video he recorded just for Keaton with the hope of boosting his self-esteem. Watch it above.
American singers Demi Lovato and Katy Perry both tweeted their love for the boy, telling him he wasn't alone.
I #StandwithKeaton. Keaton baby, just know you’re not alone. There are so many people who come out of bullying so much stronger and you will be one of them!! God bless you sweetheart. https://t.co/LdCAy2lDHu
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) December 11, 2017
This broke my 💔 today. Please be kind to one another. #standwithkeaton https://t.co/8XBbFmnuc1
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) December 10, 2017
The heart-wrenching video also caught the attention of Hollywood actors Mark Ruffalo and Chris Evans, who offered to be Keaton's friend and bring him along to a glitzy LA premiere.
Keaton, will you’ve my guest at the Premiere of #InfinityWar too? I think you are about one of the coolest kids I have ever seen! Can’t wait to meet you in person, pal. Forget those ignorant kids. One day, very soon, they are going to feel pretty stupid for this. https://t.co/BqJLxu25GN
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) 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
Even rapper Snoop Dogg was moved, offering the young lad his friendship in a post on Instagram.
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"Say lil Man U (sic) gotta friend in me for life," he wrote. "Hit me on dm so we can chop it up love is the only way to beat hate."
Keaton first garnered attention from people around the world when a video of him sharing a message about bullying went viral.
"People that are different, don't need to be criticised about it. It's not their fault," Keaton said in the clip, that was posted on Sunday. "If you are made fun of just don't let it bother you. Stay strong I guess. It's hard."
Those who know me and my family know we aren’t racist. My brother doesn’t say the “N” word. Please leave it alone
— Lakyn 🎄 (@Lakyn_Jones) December 11, 2017
Since the inpsiring message was shared, Keaton's mum has been accused of racism and trying to scam money by users on social media.
However, this is something the family have denied through Keaton's sister, Lakyn, who denied the claims on Twitter.
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