The birth of a child is typically a joyous occasion, but for Rachel and her fiancé, Paul Buckman, it became a viral sensation. On February 17, at the Celina 52 Truck Stop in Tennessee, where Rachel works as a cashier, the couple welcomed their son, Cash Jamal Buckman. The unexpected twist? Both parents are white, yet baby Cash appears to be Black.
The truck stop shared a congratulatory photo of the family on Facebook, which quickly attracted attention. Instead of the anticipated well-wishes, the post was flooded with comments questioning Cash’s paternity, with some suggesting Paul might not be the biological father.
In response to the speculation, the truck stop edited their post to clarify: “Yes, Paul is the father. Rachel has African American DNA in her which can skip generations and cause a child to be born with darker skin.” They also mentioned the possibility of Cash having jaundice, a common condition in newborns, and urged commenters to “Please be kind.”
Despite this explanation, doubts and jokes persisted online. Some individuals expressed sympathy for Paul, while others suggested a DNA test to confirm paternity.
Determined to set the record straight, Rachel shared her ancestry DNA results on Facebook, asserting her African American heritage. She wrote: “For the haters saying that I [don’t] have black DNA maybe this will clear it up straight from my ancestry DNA results!!!! NOW STOP slandering mine and my [fiancé] Paul Buckman name. he IS the father of Lil Cash.”
However, the skepticism continued, with many questioning the validity of the test results and making light of the situation. The story gained traction across the internet, with TikTokers and other social media users adding their humorous takes.
As speculation grew, Celina 52 Truck Stop announced plans to conduct polygraph and DNA tests on their employees, further fueling public interest. The outcome of these tests remains unknown, but this unexpected twist has undoubtedly captured widespread attention, turning a routine birth announcement into a viral phenomenon.
