what I wish I knew at 13 instead of learning the hard way at 23 Tik Tok star Alex Earl is facing backlash Alex Earl popular for her relatable content recently apologized for using a racial slur in posts from when she was 13 she expressed deep remorse saying her past language doesn't reflect her current values Earl addressed the issue after old screenshots resurfaced sparking controversy she refuted rumors about losing brand deals and emphasized her commitment to learning from past mistakes stay tuned for updates