Rachel, a cashier at Celina 52 Truck Stop in Tennessee, recently gave birth to her son, Cash Jamal Buckman. What caught everyone’s attention was that while Rachel and her fiancé, Paul Buckman, are both white, baby Cash appears to be Black.
The truck stop shared the happy news on Facebook, posting a family photo and congratulating the couple. “Congratulations to our cashier Rachel and her fiancé Paul Buckman on their baby Cash Jamal Buckman being born,” the post said.
However, instead of well-wishes, the post attracted comments questioning Cash’s paternity, with some suggesting Paul might not be the biological father.
To address the rumors, Celina 52 Truck Stop updated the post, explaining, “Yes, Paul is the father. Rachel has African American DNA, which can skip generations and cause a child to have darker skin.” They also mentioned that Cash might have jaundice, a common condition in newborns, and asked people to “Please be kind.”
Despite this explanation, doubts and jokes continued online. One commenter wrote, “Congratulations!!! I AM sure he looks just like his dad. Where is he?” Another suggested, “Definitely needs a DNA test; what if they mixed up the babies in the nursery?”
Some expressed sympathy for Paul, with one saying, “I feel sorry for Paul, being tricked like this is harsh. Hopefully, he’ll realize the truth.”
Rachel, determined to clear the air, posted her DNA results on Facebook. “For those saying I don’t have Black DNA, here’s proof from my ancestry DNA results!!!! NOW STOP slandering me and my fiancé Paul Buckman’s name. He IS the father of Lil Cash,” she wrote.
Still, jokes persisted. One person commented, “That’s the strongest 1% I’ve ever seen … this looks like a job for Maury.” Another added, “I have that too … but my babies still look Irish as a boiled potato.”
The story went viral, with thousands sharing opinions. TikTok users added humor to the situation, further fueling the online frenzy.
As speculation grew, Celina 52 Truck Stop announced plans for polygraph and DNA tests, which only increased public interest. People now await the results, curious to learn the truth behind baby Cash’s appearance.
