The story of Keaton Jones keeps getting better. On Saturday, the story of the poor kid tearfully asking why people bully him went viral. So much so that Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker invited young Keaton and his family to a Titans game later this month. Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Tyler Byrd said he’s going to have lunch with Keaton at school this coming week. Now even more sports stars and celebrities have stepped up and said they support Keaton and want to be his friend.
The viral video of Keaton bursting into tears about being bullied has gone viral, recording over 17 million views after his mother Kimberly Jones posted it to Facebook. The emotional young boy expressing the pain from being bullied by classmates is heartbreaking and has touched many and started the hashtag #StandWithKeaton.
Celebrities have reached out on social media to support Keaton and become his friend. Everyone from Millie Brown AKA Eleven from Stranger Things to rapper Cardi B to Michael Rooker AKA Merle Dixon from The Walking Dead to UFC fighter Paige VanZant to Sports Illustrated model Mia Kang to UFC fighter Rashad Evans.
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Meet Keaton Jones a very smart little boy who is being bullied at school. This video is heartbreaking!! I want to bring Keaton to Vegas and hang out at UFC Headquarters. If anyone knows how i can reach the family please let me know. Thank u everyone pic.twitter.com/BR8c4ldDFc
— danawhite (@danawhite) December 10, 2017
This breaks my heart! My Buddy I love your heart. Do Not be broken by these bullies. You have so many ppl that support you!
— Rashad Evans (@SugaRashadEvans) December 10, 2017
Hey, #KeatonJones – you have friends here at the UFC, buddy. Today and everyday. #StandWithKeaton @Lakyn_Jones | @DC_MMA @TWooodley @FelderPaul @SugaRashadEvans @KennyFlorian pic.twitter.com/ZxX0cY1bu7
— UFC (@ufc) December 10, 2017
I would love to come meet this guy and provide bodyguard services!!!Connect me as well!!!! Bullies suck!! I won’t stand for it! https://t.co/8IAdTC7Smm
— Paige VanZant (@paigevanzant) December 10, 2017
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Keaton you are a handsome young man who is made in the image God. The kids that bully you are very insecure about themselves. And it’s a shame that the parents of those kids won’t be accountable for their kids actions. Keaton Jones I’m here for you buddy. Be Strong young man
— COACH ANTONIO CROMARTIE (@CRO31) December 10, 2017
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Keaton I, along with my @CSUFootball and @packers brothers wanted you to know that we stand against bullying. @Lakyn_Jones #StandWithKeaton pic.twitter.com/qReeMlDp71
— Bernard Blake (@BamBam_Blake23) December 10, 2017
I’m your friend, Keaton Jones. You’re a more intelligent and more compassionate human being than any of the people bullying you. I’m inspired by you and things will get better because you are speaking out. Love and strength to you, dude!
❤️💪 https://t.co/AivEEX2iM6— Will Poulter (@PoulterWill) December 10, 2017
Bless your beautiful heart, Keaton Jones. It WILL GET BETTER. https://t.co/Cc1whejaib
— Julie Plec (@julieplec) December 10, 2017
Keaton… you got a friend in me.#KeatonJones https://t.co/LqhiHCXEBm
— Billy Baldwin (@BillyBaldwin) December 10, 2017
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