Justin Bieber and Snoop Dogg among stars queuing up to befriend bullied boy as his mother's heartbreaking plea goes viral
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Justin Bieber and Snoop Dogg are among the A list stars rallying around a bullied boy after a heartbreaking post by his mum went viral.
In emotional footage uploaded to Facebook by his mum Kimberley, Keaton Jones breaks down in tears as he tells how bullies cruelly pour milk down him and put ham down his clothes.
The youngster said his tormentors even call him "ugly" and make fun of his nose.
But now Keaton has a reason to smile after a host of famous faces have rushed to offer the brave boy their support and friendship.
(Image: Facebook)
(Image: Facebook)
Justin Bieber shared a video to his Instagram page, which has a reach of 94 million followers, in praise of Keaton.
"The fact that he's being bullied and still has compassion for other people when he's going through it himself is a testament to who he really is," said Justin in the black and white footage.
"And this kid is a legend - go check him out," added the Baby singer.
Justin then shared a second post writing: "You got a friend in me Lil bro! Hit me on dm and we can chat!! Love you buddy!!"
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While rapper Snoop Dogg told Keaton he would be his 'friend for life' and told him "love is the only way to beat hate."
Actor Chris Evans then personally invited Keaton and his mum to join him at the next Avengers film premiere.
"Stay strong, Keaton. Don’t let them make you turn cold. I promise it gets better." he Tweeted.
"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?" he reached out.
Professional wrestler Chris Jericho told Keaton: "You got a friend in me buddy."
He then joked: "I might have to make a trip to Knoxville and talk to these a**clowns."
While Mark Ruffalo tweeted: "Little buddy, I was bullied when I was a kid. You are right #ItGetsBetter ! You are my own personal super hero. Protect Yo Heart. You got a pal in the Hulk."
Patrick J Adams, Meghan Markle 's co-star on Suits, tweeted: "We hear you KeatonJones.
"I was bullied constantly growing up. And could never have put into words what you have. It does get better.
"And it gets better because of who are and what you know and how you share it with all of us. Thank you for your courage."
US broadcaster Ryan Seacrest added: "Keaton Jones, your curiosity and kindness will overcome this moment and bring you many better days to come."
Love Island's Montana Brown also shared the video and wrote: "This is so sad, it's not cool to be nasty to people. Being different is beautiful."
(Image: Facebook)
The video of Keaton has had more than 430,000 shares since it was uploaded gaining an outpouring of sympathy all over the world.
After posting the moving footage to Facebook, mum Kimberly wrote: "For the record, Keaton asked to do this AFTER he had he me pick him up AGAIN because he was afraid to go to lunch.
"My kids are by no stretch perfect, & at home, he's as all boy as they come, but by all accounts he's good at school.
"Talk to your kids. I've even had friends of mine tell me they're kids were only nice to him to get him to mess with people.
"We all know how it feels to want to belong, but only a select few know how it really feels not to belong anywhere.(sic)."