Alix Earle, theTikTok sensation and girfriend of Dolphins WR Braxton Berrios who’s been making waves on social media, is finally addressing a storm that’s been brewing for weeks. The influencer is coming clean about her use of racial slurs from a decade ago, admitting she didn’t fully grasp the weight of her words back then.

In an Instagram Story that dropped Monday, Alix owned up to the controversy, emphasizing that the comments she made don’t align with who she is today. She stressed that her younger self, unaware of the harm those words could cause, made mistakes that she now deeply regrets.

The drama kicked off earlier this month when screenshots surfaced on Reddit, showing a 13-year-old Alix casually dropping the N-word (minus the hard-R) on Ask.fm back in 2014. Using the username “Alixxxxxx,” her words sparked outrage, and fans have been waiting for her to address the issue-wondering why she stayed silent for so long.

Turns out, Earle was keeping quiet on the advice of others. In her statement, she admitted that following that advice was a mistake she now regrets. The delay in speaking out, according to Alix, allowed false rumors to spread like wildfire.

But now, Alix is setting the record straight, making it clear that she’s here to face the facts. She’s taking full responsibility for her actions, showing remorse, and making it known that those past comments don’t represent who she is today.

The apology is just the latest twist in a saga that’s captivated her millions of followers, leaving many to wonder what’s next for the rising star. Whether this will put the controversy to bed remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure-Alix Earle is not shying away from the truth anymore.