Transgender reality TV star Sidney Starr (legal name Sidney Favors), known for appearances in Love & Hip Hop: New York, Baddies ATL and related programs was arrested on August 2, 2026, in Hapeville, Georgia.Starr’s friend TaRodd White has come in her support and urged fans not to rush judgment. He wrote in a Facebook post:“I’m choosing not to abandon my friend based solely on headlines and accusations. Supporting someone through the legal process is not the same as declaring them innocent or saying accountability shouldn’t exist.”White, who served as a co-producer alongside Starr in The Gworls Club, added that there should be accountability if the allegations against Sidney Starr are proven true, but if they are not, then it will destroy her reputation. White further said that he had personally known Starr “beyond what people see online” and witnessed people damaging her reputation.He said that he is “going to let the legal process play out before I join the internet in condemning someone.”Exploring details following reality star Sidney Starr’s arrest A report published in People magazine stated that Sidney Starr was reportedly booked at the Fulton County Jail on felony charges of aggravated child molestation, s*xual battery against a child under 16, and sodomy.The arrest followed an alleged incident at the Embassy Suites by Hilton hotel near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. According to the court records obtained by People magazine, Starr confessed to performing oral s*x on a boy and claimed it was consensual.Sidney Starr is being held without bond, and the matter has been referred to the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. A court appearance is scheduled for approximately August 25, 2026.According to the Hapeville Police Department’s statement to Fox 5 Atlanta, no additional information will be released from their agency as the case involves a juvenile. Specific details have reportedly not been made public.The 37 year old is also an internet personality, a model and an actress. In addition to Love & Hip Hop: New York, she is known for Baddies ATL and Atlanta Plastic. She also became the first transgender woman to appear on Wild ’N Out.Assigned male at birth, Starr has stated that she experienced gender dysphoria from the age of five and preferred activities and toys associated with girls. She began her gender transition journey during her teenage years. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostShe attended Bogan High School in Chicago. However, details about her family remain largely private. In a 2024 interview, Starr discussed undergoing gender-affirming procedures including bottom surgery. She stated that actor Darius McCrary funded her surgery using earnings from the Saw film franchise.Sidney Starr first gained attention in the late 2000s and early 2010s through videos on WorldStarHipHop, live streams on Periscope, and content on YouTube. She joined YouTube in December 2008 and followed with Twitter in 2009. Her content featured dancing, candid personal discussions and advocacy related to her personal experiences as a transgender woman.Sidney Starr is originally from Chicago, Illinois and has lived in Atlanta, Georgia. She has worked alongside model Amber Rose. In the early 2010s, she also claimed to be in a relationship with rapper Chingy. However, Chingy denied the claims and said that it had damaged his career. Starr later admitted that she fabricated the affair for attention and apologized.