Gina Heslop
Rachel, a white cashier from Tennessee, and her fiancé Paul welcomed their son, Cash Jamal Buckman.
But here’s the twist: Cash, a beautiful baby boy, looks Black, unlike his white parents. When the truck stop where Rachel works posted their family photo on Facebook, people started questioning Cash’s paternity, suggesting Paul might not be the dad.
To clear things up, the truck stop explained that Rachel has African American DNA, which can sometimes skip generations, leading to a child being born with darker skin.
They also mentioned jaundice, a common newborn condition, as a possible reason for Cash’s appearance. Despite their explanation, doubts and jokes kept spreading online.
Some comments were sympathetic towards Paul, feeling sorry for him being in this situation. Rachel decided to share her alleged DNA results on Facebook to prove her ancestry and shut down the rumors.
But even then, people continued to joke about it, questioning the validity of the test results and suggesting Cash’s paternity needed a “Maury” show intervention.
The story went viral, with thousands sharing their opinions and reactions on social media. TikTokers even joined in, adding humor to the situation.
As the speculation grew, the truck stop announced they would conduct polygraph and DNA tests on their employees, adding more drama to the already intense situation.
The truth remained unknown, but one thing’s for sure: this unexpected twist turned a routine birth announcement into a viral sensation, captivating the attention of many.
