23-year-old TikTok star Alix Earle apologizes for past racial slurs, denies trademark claims.

23-year-old TikTok star Alix Earle has issued a statement addressing the backlash she faced after racial slurs she used in her Ask.fm account at age 13 resurfaced. In an Instagram story, she apologized for her past actions, acknowledged that her words have offended many people, and promised to continue focusing on positivity and uplifting others on her platform. Earle also denied claims that she tried trademarking old posts and stated that no partnerships with brands have been affected by the controversy.