Why TikTok Star Addison Rae Issued Apology After Social Media Blackout, Pregnancy Rumors

Addison Rae made her return to the internet on Wednesday and as her first order of business, she decided to own up to her past mistakes and take accountability for her actions.

"I owe all of you an apology," the popular TikToker began in a statement shared to Twitter.

"Four years ago, I reposted a video which included a woman sharing her thoughts on Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter that I should not have," she continued. "Because of my privilege, I didn't understand and wasn't educated enough on the social injustices facing the Black community. All lives CANNOT matter until Black lives do."

Addison, whose full name is Addison Easterling, went on to acknowledge that the Black community has and continues to "be oppressed and damaged by systemic racism" and asked her millions of followers to join her in supporting and learning more about the Black Lives Matter movement.

"I will never stop growing, learning, and fighting for those whose voices rightfully need to be amplified, and will forever believe that Black Lives Matter," the statement read. "I am truly sorry and I am committed to using the platform you all have given me to work on becoming a better ally. I love you all endlessly."

The tweet comes after Addison went radio silent on all of her social media platforms, Instagram included. Before this, her last post was on June 29, which is unusual for the 19-year-old who typically makes multiple posts per day.

The unexplained break caused much speculation from fans including a rumor that she was pregnant. However, her on-again, off-again boyfriend and fellow TikTok star Bryce Hall shut those claims down in a video posted to YouTube on July 7 when asked about Addison.

"No Comment," he said before adding, "She's fine, just know that."

"And let me just clear it up," Bryce continued. "She's not pregnant. I don't know why that's a thing."

Addison is currently the second-most followed person on the popular video-sharing app with over 49 million followers. Ahead of her, in the No. 1 slot is Charlie D'Amelio with over 69 million followers.