A Ring doorbell video that appears to show white University of Mississippi students making monkey noises and gestures outside an apartment occupied by Black students has sparked widespread outrage and prompted a formal university investigation.

The footage, recorded on the evening of November 6, 2026, at approximately 8:37 p.m., was shared on TikTok by Ole Miss student Jakiyra Metcalf. Metcalf, who lives in the apartment with two other Black female roommates, said the women seen in the video are her upstairs neighbors. In the clip, three young women walk past the front door. One pauses, beats her chest, and makes monkey-like sounds. A second woman approaches the camera and repeats similar noises. A third woman walks by while glancing toward the door.

Metcalf posted the video with the caption “What do we have to say about this??” and later confirmed in comments that the individuals lived in the same building. The recording quickly went viral, accumulating millions of views and generating thousands of comments demanding accountability from the university.

The mother of one of the residents shared the video on Facebook and described the incident as “disgusting and unacceptable.” She stated that college should be a place where students can feel safe and learn, and she called on the university for answers. She also made clear that anyone who did not see a problem with the behavior did not share her values.

A University of Mississippi spokesperson confirmed that the school is aware of the video and that the matter is under investigation. In a statement, the university condemned the “offensive, hurtful, and unacceptable behaviors” shown in the footage, saying they conflict with the insтιтution’s values. Officials said they had reached out to the students who were targeted to offer information, resources, and support, and reiterated their commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all members of the campus community.

Social media users have attempted to identify the women in the video, though their idenтιтies have not been independently confirmed by authorities or the university. At least one sorority chapter publicly distanced itself from online claims linking its members to the incident, stating that names circulating online had been confused with others.

The university’s Equal Opportunity and Regulatory Compliance Office and campus police did not immediately provide additional comment. Metcalf also did not respond to media requests following the initial posts.

The incident has fueled broader discussion on campus and online about racial harᴀssment and student conduct at Ole Miss. University officials have indicated they will follow established processes to address the matter and support those affected.