Alix Earle apologizes for past racist comment on social media
TikTok star Alix Earle apologized Monday for a post she wrote when she was 13 years old in which she used a slur used to insult Black people.
TikTok star Alix Earle apologized Monday for a post she wrote when she was 13 years old in which she used a slur used to insult Black people.
The Miami-based Earle, now 23, used the language in posts made to the website ask.fm in 2014. In a post shared to her Instagram and TikTok stories, Earle said that at the time she “did not understand the deeply offensive meaning” behind the slur.
“That is no excuse for using that word in any context or at any age. That absolutely is not the way I speak or what I stand for,” Earle wrote. “I am deeply sorry that my words have hurt many and have led people to believe that I have any prejudice in my heart.”
The creator, who exploded in popularity in 2023 while a student at the University of Miami, has amassed more than 7 million followers on TikTok and more than 3 million followers on Instagram. She became known as the platform’s “it girl,” sharing personal details about her life, including viral “get ready with me” videos, as well as her acne journey. She’s since been featured as the cover star of Sports Illustrated’s first digital issue and ranked No. 8 on Rolling Stone’s 2024 list of most influential creators.
A representative for Earle did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday.
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