12-Year-Old TikTok Chef William Faces Racism, Receives Support from Black TikTok Community

12-year-old self-taught chef William, known for his popular TikTok page Cooking With William, has recently faced racist comments on his videos. Despite his impressive following of nearly 1 million fans and even receiving praise from celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, trolls have targeted William with hateful remarks.

In response to the racist comments, Black TikTok users have come together to support William and call out the platform for allowing such behavior. In a viral video, user Snap Wexler criticized TikTok for not doing enough to protect Black creators like William on the app.

Wexler highlighted the disturbing nature of the racist comments, pointing out that at least three separate videos were targeted with derogatory language. Despite reporting the comments, TikTok deemed them not in violation of their guidelines, sparking outrage among users.

However, the TikTok community has rallied behind William, with users flooding his comments section with messages of support and solidarity. Black TikTok users have taken it upon themselves to protect William from further hate, ensuring he can continue sharing his passion for cooking without fear of discrimination.

While Wexler acknowledged the platform’s shortcomings in addressing racism, he also emphasized the power of collective action. By standing together and speaking out against hate, the TikTok community has shown that they will not tolerate racism and will support creators like William in the face of adversity.