Ole Miss Students Caught on Doorbell Camera Making Monkey Noises Outside Black Roommates’ Apartment — University Launches Investigation

A disturbing doorbell camera video showing two white women making monkey-like noises and gestures outside an apartment shared by three Black students has sparked widespread outrage at the University of Mississippi.

The 13-second recording, captured by a Ring security camera, shows three women walking past the apartment door. Two appear to beat their chests, imitate monkeys and make animal-like noises while facing the camera.

The footage was recorded on November 6 and later shared on TikTok by Jakiyra Metcalf, a Black freshman at Ole Miss who lives in the apartment with two roommates.

Her post quickly went viral, attracting millions of views and prompting calls for university officials to take action.

Metcalf later revealed that the women were allegedly not strangers passing through the building. She and her roommates had discovered that they were neighbors living in an apartment upstairs.

The incident became even more upsetting for the residents because they said the behavior had taken place right outside their own front door, leaving them questioning whether they could feel comfortable and safe in their home.

Tasha Bolton, the mother of one of the students, also spoke out publicly and demanded answers from the university.

She said the footage had been shared with university administrators and called for clear steps to address the behavior and ensure accountability.

“College is supposed to be a place where young adults can learn, grow, and feel safe,” Bolton said in a statement shared online.

The University of Mississippi responded by strongly condemning the conduct shown in the recording.

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Shawnboda Mead said the behavior was deeply troubling, hurtful and unacceptable, adding that it did not reflect the university’s values.

The university confirmed that its Office of Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct and Office of Equal Opportunity and Regulatory Compliance were investigating the incident.

Officials also said they had contacted the students directly affected to offer support, resources and assistance.

However, the university has not publicly announced any disciplinary outcome. Administrators explained that student conduct records and potential punishments are protected by federal student privacy laws.

The controversy also prompted a warning about online speculation. As the footage spread, social media users began circulating names of people they believed were involved. University officials cautioned that at least one student had been incorrectly identified and clarified that no members of the university’s sorority community were involved.

The incident has revived painful memories of another racial controversy at Ole Miss in 2024, when a white student was filmed making monkey gestures toward a Black woman protesting on campus. That student was subsequently expelled from his fraternity.

For Metcalf and her roommates, the immediate concern is not simply the viral attention but whether they can feel respected and secure where they live.

The university says its investigation is ongoing, and the identities of the women have not been publicly confirmed by officials. No disciplinary decision has been announced.

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