A fundraiser has been started for one of the Ole Miss students caught making racist noises and gestures on the doorbell camera of black students’ apartment.

Three women were featured in the short - but shocking - video, one of whom has now apologized.

The racist incident was captured on a doorbell camera

Three women, believed to all be students at the University of Mississippi, were seen behaving in a racist fashion outside an apartment inhabited by three black students.

One, Alaina Kunes, has already been identifed and has given a formal apology and made her excuses - such as they are - as well as no longer being a student at Ole Miss.

It is not know whether Kunes was removed from the university or whether she withdrew.

Now, a strange fundraiser has been set up to encourage one of the other women identified, Lauren Mayfield, in order to have her not apologize for her actions.

Even more bizarre, the fundraiser has already raised nearly $30,000 of a $50,000 goal.

In the statement announcing the GiveSendGo campaign, the creator Tom Hennessey wrote: "Lauren Mayfield is one of the Ole Miss girls caught on a Ring camera outside of an apartment.

"While they were walking alone she and the others allegedly made monkey noises and gestures.

"The university has opened an investigation and called the behavior 'deeply troubling, hurtful, and unacceptable.’

"One of the others, Alaina Kunes, has already issued the standard groveling apology.”

The racist incident at the University of Mississippi. Credit: Mississippi Department of Corruption

It continues: "She did nothing wrong. She did not assault anyone.

“She did not break any law. She made noises in a public walkway.

"The rest is a campus bureaucracy and online mob treating a juvenile stunt as a hate crime because the residents were black.

"The same institutions that excuse actual violence, riots, and anti-White rhetoric when the identities flip are now treating this as grounds for expulsion, doxxing, death threats, and career destruction.

"This is the pattern.

"Notice something ordinary or make a crude joke, get identified, then the full apparatus activates: university investigation, kosher media framing as 'racist incident,' pressure to apologize and self-flagellate, and professional/social ruin if you refuse. Lauren has so far refused. That is the only reason this matters.

"The fundraiser is to cover lost income or opportunities, and anything else required so she does not have to fold.

"No apologies. No 'I didn’t know.' No bending the knee.

"Donate so the next girl (or guy) who gets the same treatment has a reason not to issue the scripted statement."

The statement concludes: "I reserve the right to cancel this fundraiser if Lauren disavows our support and bends the knee.”

Yikes.

Lauren Mayfield is the subject of the weird fundraiser. Credit: GiveSendGo

The fundraiser has already received thousands in support

Oddly, there appears to be an audience for this - and they are willing to part with their money.

“Best of luck fighting the woke mob,” wrote one $20 donater.

“Encouragement from Philadelphia,” said another.

So far, Mayfield has made no statement at all, and there is no clear reason behind the fundraiser as no loss of earnings or similar have yet been reported.

The original footage was shocking to most

The footage came to light last week when student Kakiyra Metcalfe shared the video on TikTok.

She and her three roommates have since appeared on CBS to discuss the incident.

After the fact, Kunes identified herself and described her behavior as ‘insensitive, inappropriate and deeply harmful’ and told ABC24 that she had 'never met the women involved and was unaware of their race’.

“As I intend to cooperate fully with the University’s investigation, I ask for privacy for my family,” she continued.

“I understand the seriousness of this situation and remain committed to taking responsibility and learning from this embarrassing ordeal.”

The university itself condemned the behavior and said that it had reached out to the students in the apartment and offered support.

The incident remains under investigation.

Featured image credit: Mississippi Department of Corruption

A psychotherapist has addressed the "rule" that the Ole Miss freshman, who was caught making racist monkey noises outside a Black student's apartment, "violated" in her public apology.

Alaina Kunes, 18, and two other women sparked widespread outrage after a Ring camera video captured her beating her chest and making monkey noises alongside another woman outside an off-campus apartment at the University of Mississippi on November 6.

A third woman in the video walked by without stopping at the door.

The footage, shared on TikTok by student Jakiyra Metcalf, has garnered nearly 13 million views and prompted the university to launch an investigation.

A psychotherapist has addressed the "rule" that the freshman, who was caught making racist monkey noises outside a Black student's apartment, "violated". Credit: Mississippi Department of Corruption

Kunes issued a public apology

The incident attracted attention in Wisconsin after social media users linked Kunes to the family behind Kunes Auto Group, a Wisconsin-founded dealership company with more than 40 locations across the Midwest.

A spokesperson confirmed that Kunes is the daughter of the company's former chief operating officer, Scott Kunes, and that she has voluntarily withdrawn from the university.

In a statement issued through her attorneys, the 18-year-old apologized to the women affected by her actions.

"To the women I offended, and to the Ole Miss community, I sincerely apologize," she said in a statement, alleging that before the incident, she had never "met the women involved and was unaware of their race".

"I would have never intentionally made those noises or gestures toward a person of color," she continued. "I understand the seriousness of this situation and remain committed to taking responsibility and learning from this embarrassing ordeal.

"These girls deserve to feel seen and understood, and what I did is not a reflection of who I am trying to become," she added.

Kunes pledged to fully cooperate with the university’s investigation and also requested privacy for herself and her family, claiming that they have been harassed over the last few days and received death threats.

Psychotherapist Explains The 'Rule' Kunes Violated

Elliott Connie, a psychotherapist, reacted to the statement in a YouTube video.

He pointed out that the "one rule she violated" was that she made the apology about herself when she mentioned that her family was allegedly getting death threats.

"The other rule she violated is that she made it about her... she brought up death threats, and then she thanked law enforcement for protecting her," he said. "So now you've made it about you."

Connie explained that, in his view, a meaningful apology should remain focused on those who were harmed rather than the consequences faced by the person apologizing.

"An apology always has to be about the person you were apologizing to. So when I heard this, I immediately thought - it's a bad apology, and it's also an apology rooted in untruths because she started the whole thing off by telling a lie," he said.

He also questioned the freshman's explanation that she had been unaware of the women's race, suggesting that real accountability would require a more direct acknowledgment of racist behavior and a commitment to changing it.

"Now look, I understand it's hard to admit that 'I am a bigot'. I understand it's hard to admit that 'I am a racist'. Understand it's hard to admit that 'I come from southern Mississippi where I learned some really bad racist traits that I need to unlearn.'

"But that's what an apology sounds like. 'I grew up in an area where I learned these things and I have to do some work to unlearn them and I'm going to be, I'm going to commit myself to unlearning these things,'" he continued. "That's what it sounds like. But that's not what she said."

Mother Of Black Student Demands Accountability

Meanwhile, Tasha Bolton, whose freshman daughter lives in the apartment with two Black roommates, condemned the racist incident in a Facebook post on Saturday.

Bolton identified the women in the doorbell footage as her daughter's upstairs neighbors

"This is absolutely disgusting and unacceptable. College is supposed to be a place where young adults can learn, grow, and feel safe," she wrote. "We want answers. Specifically, what steps will be taken to address this behavior and ensure accountability?"

Featured image credit: Mississippi Department of Corruption

The roommate of the Ole Miss student has claimed that she gave a bizarre reason when she was confronted for her racist actions.

Alaina Kunes has since apologized for her actions, as she and a friend could be seen beating their chests and making monkey noises toward a Ring doorbell outside the home of three black Ole Miss students on November 6.

There were three women seen walking past the home, but Kunes is the only one so far to confirm her involvement, issuing an apology for her behavior.

The video in question has accumulated millions of views across social media platforms, with the University of Mississippi confirming that Kunes is 'no longer a student'.

It was also revealed that Kunes' family is embroiled in a racist lawsuit of their own, in addition to other complaints they have received from customers about racism.

Now, Kunes' roommate has revealed the excuse the girls had following the incident.

The racist incident at the University of Mississippi. Credit: Mississippi Department of Corruption

Roommate reveals the students' excuse

Speaking on Facebook on November 7, Bethany Joyy, who said the girls on tape are her 'upstairs neighbors', revealed that they claimed to be 'stimming' while making the offensive noises and gestures.

She said that while the girls later apologized, they asked if the video was going to be deleted, as she re-shared the viral video.

Bethany said they heard the girls making the noises and confronted them after seeing the video on camera.

"We’ve addressed them being loud one time before and they apologized then turned around and stomped again when we returned to our apartment. Unfortunately, we did not document this," she wrote.

Bethany said she was sitting on the couch when they heard the noises, adding: "Once we saw the footage, we came outside and asked them if they did it, told them it was disrespectful etc,

"While we were doing this, the monkey sounds continued. We returned inside. My roommate came into contact with them again and was brushed off."

The Ole Miss student then claimed: "Later on in the night, the first and last girls came and apologized AFTER the video had been uploaded. They claimed that they were 'stimming' animal noises in peoples ring cameras.

"As u can see in the video, there is another ring camera across the hall that remained untouched. After they apologized, one of the first things that was asked was about if the video was going to be deleted or not."

However, she pointed out: "They saw us, and made eye contact with us. We have had conversations with them before and none of them were hostile or anything."

Bethany said she and her friends are 'extremely polite' to anyone who comes near their apartment, before stating that they had got in touch with property management and Ole Miss officials.

Alaina Kunes apologizes for her actions

The former Ole Miss student said that both she and her family have received death threats and faced harassment since being identified as one of the video subjects.

Kunes told Action News 5 that her actions were ‘insensitive, inappropriate and deeply harmful’.

She penned in a statement to CBS 58 News: “To the women I offended, and to the Ole Miss community, I sincerely apologize.

“Before the incident on November 6, I never met the women involved and was unaware of their race. However, I recognize my actions were insensitive, inappropriate, and deeply harmful.

“I would have never intentionally made those noises or gestures toward a person of color,” she claimed, adding that she personally apologized to the insulted women.

“I pray they will forgive me.”

Featured image credit: Mississippi Department of Corruption

The Ole Miss freshman who was caught making racist monkey noises outside a Black student's apartment has made a big decision.

Alaina Kunes and two other women came under fire this week after a Ring camera video caught them making monkey noises as they walked past the front door of an off-campus apartment at the University of Mississippi where three Black students live.

In the footage, Kunes is seen beating her chest. She and a second woman, who has not been named and has not commented on the incident, made ape noises. A third woman in the video just walked by without stopping at the door.

The clip was shared on TikTok by student Jakiyra Metcalf over the weekend and has amassed almost 13 million views.

The racist incident at the University of Mississippi. Credit: Mississippi Department of Corruption

Kunes Withdraws As University Launches Investigation

Shawnboda Mead, the University of Mississippi's vice chancellor for student affairs, has confirmed that the school has launched an investigation into the incident.

According to NBC News, Mead described the viral clip in the email as "showing University of Mississippi students engaging in racist gestures directed toward other students".

A spokesperson for Kunes' lawyer has confirmed this week that she has voluntarily withdrawn from the university.

The rep declined to reveal the exact date or reasons for her departure, but rejected claims that she left because of harassment from enraged students and local community members, per TMZ.

Kunes Issues Public Apology And Addresses Backlash

Kunes is the only one out of the trio who has publicly confirmed her involvement in the disturbing act.

The news of her withdrawal came just hours after she issued a public apology.

"To the women I offended, and to the Ole Miss community, I sincerely apologize," she said in a statement, alleging that before the incident, which took place on November 6, she had never "met the women involved and was unaware of their race".

"I would have never intentionally made those noises or gestures toward a person of color," she continued. "I understand the seriousness of this situation and remain committed to taking responsibility and learning from this embarrassing ordeal."

"These girls deserve to feel seen and understood, and what I did is not a reflection of who I am trying to become," she added.

Kunes said she intends to fully cooperate with the university’s investigation and also requested privacy for herself and her family, alleging that they have been harassed over the last few days and received death threats.

Black Students And Families Demand Accountability

Tasha Bolton, whose freshman daughter lives in the apartment with two Black roommates, condemned the racist incident in a Facebook post on Saturday.

Bolton identified the women in the doorbell footage as her daughter's upstairs neighbors.

"This is absolutely disgusting and unacceptable. College is supposed to be a place where young adults can learn, grow, and feel safe," she wrote. "We want answers. Specifically, what steps will be taken to address this behavior and ensure accountability?"

The president of the university’s Black Student Union, Demetrick Stringer Jr., said the incident had left many Black students "feeling unwelcome and unsafe," the New York Times reported.

He called for accountability for those responsible and for "calm and care" from the rest of his fellow students. "Look after one another, and reach out for support if you need it," he added.

Lamarcus Lenoir, a Black junior at Ole Miss, added that the Black community on campus was "obviously frustrated" by the video, particularly given the school’s history of racism and segregation.

He urged the university to demonstrate "absolute intolerance to this kind of behavior," warning that anything less could suggest such conduct was excusable.

"The only acceptable punishment would be expulsion," he said.

Featured image credit: Mississippi Department of Corruption

A University of Mississippi student who is involved in a racist doorbell camera incident has apologized, as scandals in her family's company have surfaced.

Alaina Kunes could be seen making racist gestures outside the home of three black Ole Miss students on November 6.

Together with another woman, they beat their chests and made monkey noises towards the Ring doorbell, bursting into laughter while walking past, as a third could be seen looking at the door and walking past.

Following the incident, Kunes, who is the only one of the three to confirm her involvement, issued an apology for her behavior.

A video of the incident has racked up millions of views across social media platforms, and following an investigation by the university, they confirmed that Kunes is 'no longer a student'.

It is unclear if she was expelled or if she withdrew.

Now, it has been revealed that her family's company is fighting a lawsuit over alleged workplace racism involving one of its employees.

The racist incident at the University of Mississippi. Credit: Mississippi Department of Corruption

Kunes Auto Group is involved in racism scandals

Kunes' father, Scott Kunes, is the former COO of the Wisconsin-based Kunes Auto Group, which owns 50 dealerships across four Midwestern states.

The company had been the subject of protests after a black customer claimed that the N-word was printed on her service ticket when she got her oil changed at a Kunes dealership in Wisconsin in February 2025.

Wisconsin woman Makayla Starks said she was racially abused at one of its dealerships in a lawsuit filed in August this year.

She had purchased her car from the Kunes Buick GMC of Oak Creek in early 2025 and returned for a complimentary oil change, as per TMZ.

Starks, who is biracial, spotted that the N-word was reportedly printed on a service sticker placed on her windshield, and subsequently cried in her car for 20 minutes after seeing the offensive sticker, according to Wisconsin Law Journal.

Speaking in a social media statement, the company penned: "We are deeply disturbed and saddened by the incident that has come to light involving one of our employees and a customer, her sense of safety and dignity.

“We want to be unequivocal: this behavior and the hateful sentiment it implies are absolutely against our values as a company. There is no place for racism or discrimination within our dealership or community.”

Starks claimed that she suffered emotional distress, humiliation, and anxiety.

Another customer complained that a Kunes salesman sent her a racist text message, which featured a photo of a dancing ape wearing a bathing suit.

Both incidents led to the company firing the employees involved, as a spokesperson said: "Kunes Auto Group immediately terminated the employees involved and publicly stated that the conduct was unacceptable and against its values."

Scott Kunes left the company in February, while it was stated that Alaina 'has no employment, ownership, or professional affiliation' with the company.

However, her grandfather holds an executive position in the company.

Alaina Kunes apologizes for her actions

The former Ole Miss student said that both she and her family have received death threats and faced harassment since being identified as one of the video subjects.

Kunes told Action News 5 that her actions were ‘insensitive, inappropriate and deeply harmful’.

She penned in a statement to CBS 58 News: “To the women I offended, and to the Ole Miss community, I sincerely apologize.

“Before the incident on November 6, I never met the women involved and was unaware of their race. However, I recognize my actions were insensitive, inappropriate, and deeply harmful.

“I would have never intentionally made those noises or gestures toward a person of color,” the coed claimed, and added that she had personally apologized to the insulted women.

“I pray they will forgive me.”

Featured image credit: Mississippi Department of Corruption