At just 22, Skai Jackson found herself at the center of a social media storm—one that had nothing to do with her acting career or red carpet appearances.

Instead, the internet erupted with controversy over her newborn son, Casai, and, shockingly, his skin color.

The drama began the moment Skai introduced her baby to the world. Rather than celebrating, countless social media users jumped in to judge the baby’s complexion, with many commenting that he looked “too pale” or “too white.”

What started as a handful of trolls quickly snowballed into a mass debate, with people across platforms weighing in on what a Black celebrity’s baby “should” look like.

Skai, no stranger to online hate, wasn’t about to let the criticism slide—especially when it targeted her child. In a viral video, she passionately defended her son, educating critics that a baby’s melanin takes time to develop and that genetics aren’t as simple as social media makes them seem.

Still, the trolls persisted, even dragging the baby’s father into the conversation by pointing out his lighter skin and questioning why anyone would be surprised by Casai’s appearance.

Frustrated and hurt, Skai made a bold decision: she announced she would no longer share photos of her baby online. “This is exactly why I don’t share pictures of my child,” she explained, highlighting how something beautiful was turned into unnecessary drama.

But her decision didn’t end the criticism. Some users doubled down, claiming she was only upset because people were “telling the truth,” while others said she should have expected backlash if she posted her baby in the first place.

The internet was divided. Many rushed to Skai’s defense, asking why people were so obsessed with a baby’s complexion and calling out the underlying colorism that often surfaces in the Black community when celebrities have children.

Others accused Skai of being too sensitive or even using the situation for attention. The conversation soon broadened, with people referencing similar controversies involving other celebrities’ children.

Despite the negativity, Skai refused to let strangers ruin her moment, declaring, “My son is perfect.” Still, trolls kept the drama alive, speculating about her motives for going silent and even accusing her of editing her baby’s photos to appear lighter.

Some claimed she was playing the victim or orchestrating a publicity stunt.

Eventually, Skai stopped responding altogether. This silence prompted some former critics to reflect on their actions, admitting that the bullying had gone too far and perhaps she was right to keep her child off social media.

Yet, the debate continued, with others insisting on their right to comment and speculate.

In the end, Skai’s experience became a cautionary tale about the toxic side of social media. Her story highlighted why many celebrities choose to keep their children out of the public eye:

because the internet doesn’t just watch—it judges, twists, and creates drama from nothing. As the dust settled, one question remained: will social media ever learn to leave celebrity kids alone? For now, Skai’s silence speaks louder than any clapback.