Sidney Starr
Sidney Starr is an American reality star and actress who became publicly known through reality television, social media, and her advocacy for transgender visibility. She appeared on Love & Hip Hop: New York, Baddies ATL, Baddies South, Star, and Empire. Starr has also worked as a model, rapper, singer, and social media personality.
Childhood and educational background
Starr spent part of her childhood in Atlanta after being born in Chicago. She has described recognizing her female identity at a young age and preferring Barbie dolls to traditionally masculine toys. She began her gender transition as a teenager and experienced bullying at school during the process.
She attended Bogan High School. Her public openness about her transition later became a central part of her online profile and her advocacy for transgender visibility.
Which Love and Hip Hop was Sidney Starr on?
Starr joined the ninth season of Love & Hip Hop: New York as a supporting cast member. Her storyline included her efforts to enter the music business, and her debut drew attention during an argument with Nya Lee.
She later appeared in the Baddies franchise, including Baddies ATL and Baddies South. Starr had a recurring conflict with Judi Jackson on Baddies ATL over claims that Jackson had obstructed her chances of joining the cast of Bad Girls Club.
What is Sidney Starr famous for?
Starr built an online following after joining YouTube in December 2008 and Twitter in November 2009. Her early online content included childhood photographs, personal material about her identity, and dance videos set to songs by artists including Drake and Trey Songz. She has also used her platforms to encourage transgender people to speak publicly and has hosted Pride events.
Her television appearances include Star, Empire, Boomerang, The Chi, American Gangster: Trap Queens, DejaVu Miami, Bad Vs. Wild, Botched, Maury, Atlanta Plastic, and Baddies South. She has released songs including “Text Me Back,” “Boss Chick,” “Swipe Ya Card,” and “I'm Here Now.”
Arrest and charges
On August 2, 2026, Starr, whose legal name is Sidney Favors, was arrested at an Embassy Suites near Atlanta after a police investigation involving a juvenile. Hapeville police charged her with aggravated child molestation, sodomy, and sexual battery against a child under 16.
She was transported to Fulton County Jail, and the case was turned over to the Fulton County District Attorney's Office. The charges concern allegations by authorities, and the available article does not establish a conviction or final legal outcome.
Quick facts
- Starr joined YouTube in December 2008 and Twitter in November 2009.
- She appeared in the ninth season of Love & Hip Hop: New York.
- Starr was the first transgender cast member to appear in the Baddies franchise.
- She became the first transgender woman to appear on Wild 'N Out.
- Her television credits include Star, Empire, Boomerang, The Chi, and American Gangster: Trap Queens.
- Starr has released songs titled “Text Me Back,” “Boss Chick,” “Swipe Ya Card,” and “I'm Here Now.”
- She has hosted Pride events and used her social media platforms to promote transgender visibility.
- On August 2, 2026, Starr was arrested near Atlanta and charged with multiple felony offenses involving a juvenile.
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