Urban X Award

Urban X Awards
Awarded forTo honor achievement in ethnic pornography
LocationLos Angeles, California
CountryUnited States
Reward(s)Trophy
First awarded2008
Last awardedPresent
Websiteurbanxawards.com

The Urban X Awards is an annual award ceremony held in the United States to honor achievement in ethnic pornography.

Originally known as the Urban Spice Awards, it was established in 2008 by black adult film director Giana Taylor and last awarded in 2012.[1] The Urban X awards returned after a 5-year hiatus in 2017 and subsequently thereafter. The awards recognize achievement by the adult film stars, producers, directors, agencies, and companies who produce Black, Latin, Asian, and interracial adult content.[2] The winners are voted for by fans on the award's website.[3]

Inaugural event

The inaugural Urban Spice Awards ceremony, held on June 8, 2008 at Platinum Live in Studio City (Los Angeles, CA), were hosted by adult film stars Olivia O'Lovely and Sean Michaels. Michaels stated after the event: "People need to recognize the relevance of tonight. This is a $13-14 billion dollar industry and the urban community is such a big part of that. It's really just time to recognize us the right way".[4]

Past events

The 2009 Urban X Awards, held at Boulevard3 in Hollywood (Los Angeles, CA), were hosted by Mr. Marcus and Roxy Reynolds.[5]

The 2010 Urban X Awards were held at the 740 Club in Los Angeles on July 13, 2010. The hosts were Misty Stone and Dana DeArmond.[6]

The 2011 Urban X Awards were held at the Vault Nightclub in Los Angeles on July 23, 2011. The hosts were Nyomi Banxxx and Alexander DeVoe.[7]

The 2012 Urban X Awards were held at the Palace of the Stars in Glendale on July 22, 2012. The hosts were Nyomi Banxxx and Alexander Devoe. The year 2012 was the first year that the event was filmed for broadcast.[8]

The 2023 Urban X Awards were held at the Globe Theater in Downtown Los Angeles on August 20, 2023. The host was Demi Sutra.[9]

Hall of Fame Inductees

  • 2008
Byron Long
Devlin Weed
Heather Hunter
Jeannie Pepper
Johnny Keyes
Julian St. Jox
Lacey Duvalle
Lexington Steele
Mr Marcus
Michael Stefano
Ray Victory
Sean Michaels
Vanessa del Rio
  • 2009
Kitten
Kim Eternity
Mark Anthony
Mika Tan
Sinnamon Love
Sledgehammer
TT Boy
Vanessa Blue
Wesley Pipes
  • 2010
Alexander DeVoe
Diana DeVoe
Guy DiSilva
Jada Fire
Mercedes Ashley
Nina Hartley
Olivia O'Lovely
Ron Hightower
  • 2011
Francesca Le
Jack Napier
Jade Hsu
Lisa Ann
Justin Long
Kelly Starr
Mr. Pete
Mandingo
Miles Long
Sara Jay
Shyla Stylez
Spantaneeus Xtasty
Suave XXX
  • 2017
Asa Akira
Brad Armstrong
Carmen Hayes
Cherokee
Farrah Foxxx
Jada Stevens
Jazmine Cashmere
John E Depth
Lisa Daniels
Mia Isabella
Misty Stone
Pinky
Prince Yahshua
Rebecca Bardoux
Roxy Reynolds
Skyy Black
Tony Eveready
  • 2018
Alexis Amore
Dapper Dan
Evan Stone
Gianna Michaels
Kaylani Lei
LT
Michelle Maylene
Mone Divine
Nat Turnher
Nyomi Banxxx
Richard Mann
  • 2019
Alana Evans
Axel Braun
Beauty Dior
Candace Von
Charlie Mac
Chocolate & Mocha
Chyanne Jacobs
Havana Ginger
Ice La Foxx
James Bartholet
Joachim Kessef
Kapri Styles
Mick Blue
  • 2020
Black Cat
Brian Pumper
Caramel
Cindy Starfall
Dynamite
Emy Reyes
Kelly Shibari
Marica Hase
Melrose Foxx
Nicky Starks
Priya Rai
Ray Black
Richelle Ryan
Rico Strong
Shane Diesel
Sophie Dee
Sydnee Capri
TS Foxxxy
Tee Reel
Tia Cyrus
  • 2022
Adina Jewel
Angel Eyes
Ana Foxxx
Annie Cruz
Ivan
Jean Claude Baptiste
Jeremy
Joslyn James
Marie Luv
Mya G
Natassia Dreams
Nina Elle
Phoenix Marie
Rico Shades
Rock the Icon
Samone Taylor
Shaundam
Sofia Rose
Vida Valentine
Will Ryder
  • 2023
Aurora Jolie
Chris Cock
Daisy Marie
Dana DeArmond
Isiah Maxwell
Jean Val Jean
Joanna Angel
Jon Jon
Kristina Rose
Lee G
Lotus Lain
Luna Star
Manuel Ferrara
Midori
Mime Freak
Porsha Carrera
Rusty Nails
Sheena Ryder
Stacie Lane
Terry Burton
  • 2024
Abella Danger
Aryana Starr
Busty Cookie
Cherie DeVille
Cutler X
Domonique Simone
Eddie Jaye
Ginger Lynn
Justin Slayer
Kelly Divine
Leya Falcon
Liv Revamped
London Keyes
Lucky Starr
Mark Wood
Marco Banderas
Moe the Monster
Seka
Skin Diamond
Slim Poke
Tyler Knight
Venus Lux
Vicki Chase
Wendy Williams

List of winners 2008–2012

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2017
Best All Sex Release Sneaky Sex in the Shower (Evasive Angles) Dynamic Booty 4 (Alexander Devoe Productions) Cum In Me Baby 2 (WCP)
Best All Sex Series The Black Assassin (Silverback Ent/JSI)
Best Anal Release Black Ass Addiction 2 (Alexander DeVoe/Jules Jordan Video) Phat Black Juicy Anal Booty 3 (WCP) Lisa Ann's Hung XXX (CJ Wright Productions) Tan Line Tushies (Wicked Pictures) Black Anal Addiction (Mike Adriano/Evil Angel)
Best Anal Series Top Guns (Mercenary Pictures) Black Ass Addiction (Alexander Devoe Productions) Up that Black Ass (Elegant Angel) Gapeman (Freaky Empire/B. Pumper)
Best Anal Sex Scene Aurora Jolie & Brian Pumper[clarification needed] Dana DeArmond & Rico Strong (Rico the Destroyer - Alexander Devoe Productions) Dana DeArmond & LT (Juicy White Anal Booty 4 - WCP) Nyomi Banxxx & Marco Banderas (Dynamic Booty 5 - Alexander DeVoe Productions) Kagney Linn Karter & Prince Yahshua (Prince The Penetrator - Smash Pictures)
Best Black Release Booty Clappin Superfreaks (Evasive Angel) Black Reign 16 (Mercenary Pictures) Heavy Metal II (Rosebud) Black Reign 17 (Mercenary Pictures/Lexington Steele)
Best Black Series Booty Talk (WCP) New Lil Freaks get it Poppin (Freaky Empire) Phat Black Juicy Anal Booty (WCP) Booty Talk (West Coast Productions)
Best Latin Release Juicy Latin Coochie 2 (B Pumper Productions) Juicy Latin Coochie (Freaky Empire) Bottoms Up in Brazil (Wicked Pictures) Made in Xspana 8 (Nacho Vidal/Evil Angel)
Best Latin Series Deep in Latin Cheeks (Alexander Devoe Productions) Deep in Latin Cheeks (ADP) Made in Xspana (Nacho Vidal)
Best Asian Release White on Rice (Mercenary Pictures) Asian Fixation (Tom Byron Pictures) Asian Eyes (Wicked Pictures) Asa Akira Is Insatiable 2 (Elegant Angel)
Best Asian Series Invasian (Jules Jordan Video) Asa Akira is Insatiable (Elegant Angel)
Best Big Butt Release My Baby Got Back 44 (Afro-Centric/Video Team) Wet Juices Asses 3 (Alexander De Voe Productions) Lexington Loves Phat Black Asses (Mercenary Pictures) Big Butt Bettys 2 (Silverback Ent) Big Wet Brazilian Asses 9 (Elegant Angel)
Best Big Butt Series Big Booty White Girls (JSI) Phat Ass Freak (West Coast Flava) Nuttin Butt Pinky (Black Market) Big Black Wet Asses (LT Entertainment/Elegant Angel)
Best MILF Release Sexy Bootylicious Moms (West Coast Productions) Cougars #3 (Anabolic) Cougar Mammoth Cock Hunt (WCP) Milf Mann 2 (Black Market) Mandingo Hide Your Wives (Jules Jordan video)
Best MILF Series Milf Magnet (Mercenary Pictures)
Best Gay Release Ty's Play Room (Ty Lattimore Ent) What Asses are Made Of 2 (Black Rayne)
Best Gay Series Breed It Raw (Black Rayne)
Parody Of The Year Not The Cosby's XXX (Pure Play Media) Official Friday Parody (Zero Tolerance)
Best Girl/Girl Release Womenopoly 2 (Female Factory/Black Market) Black Sexy Lesbians (WCP/After Dark Pictures) Black Teen Pussy Party 5 (Black Magic Pictures) True Lesbian Divas (WCP)
Best Girl/Girl Series Sistas (Afro-Centric/Video Team) Womenopoly (Female Factory Productions/Black Market XXX) Love Kara Tai 3 (Josh Stone Productions/JSI)
Best Girl/Girl Sex Scene Misty Stone & Rane Revere (Black Teen Pussy #3 - Black Magic Pictures) Baby Cakes, Imani Rose & Evanni Solei (Black Lesbian Strap Attack - WCP)
Feature Movie Of The Year Ransom (West Coast Productions) Big Ass Stalker (WCP/After Dark) Speed (Brad Armstrong/Wicked Pictures) Revenge Of the Petites (AMKingkdom, director Harry Sparks)
Best Gonzo Release Yo Quiero Chocolate 4 (Candy Shop/Red Light District) Bubble Butt BBQ #2 (Black Ice)
Best Gonzo Series 100% it’s a Black Thang (Anabolic Digital)
Best Wall to Wall Release China Blue (Teravision)
Best Vignette Release Freakaholics 2 (Alexander DeVoe/Jules Jordan Video)
Best Interracial Release Lex on Blondes 4 (Mercenary Pictures) Black Ass Master 2 (Jules Jordan Video) Lex the Impaler 5 (Jules Jordan Video) Josh Stones South Beach Crusin 5 (Josh Stone Productions) The Brother Load 3 (Chris Streams Productions/Jules Jordan)
Best Interracial Series Phat Ass White Booty (Alexander DeVoe/Jules Jordan Video) Gapeman (B. Pumper Productions/Evil Angel) Rico the Destroyer (Alexander Devoe Productions) Phat Ass White Booty 6 (ADP)
Best BBW Release Infattuation (Female Factory/Black Market) Biggest Ass Ever 3 (WCP) Meaty Mamas (Black Market)
Best BBW Series Heavy Weight Honeys (Black Market)
Best BBW Series Gigantic Brickhouse Butts 7 (Evasive Angles)
Best Oral Release Pinky's Dick Sucking for Dumb Asses (Black Market) Throat Injection (Alexander Devoe Productions) Throat Injection 3 (Alexander DeVoe Productions)
Best Oral Series Chicken Heads (Black Ice) Throat Injection (Alexander Devoe Productions) Head Game (Black Market)
Best Orgy Release Nightmare on Black Street (Combat Zone)
Best Orgy Series Azz and Mo Ass Orgy (WCP)
Best Amateur Release Amateur Prospects (Black Market) Absolute Amateurs (Vouyer Media)
Best Amateur Series Fresh Out The Box (Mercenary Pictures)
Best POV Release Tunnel Vision 3 (Jules Jordan Video)
Best POV Series Nightstick Black Pov (Mercenary Pictures) Nightstick (Mercenary Pictures)
Best POV Sex Scene Lacey Duvalle & Mario Cassinni (Tunnel Vision 3 - Jules Jordan Video)
Best Pro-Am Release Black Moon Rising 6 (Mercenary Pictures) Amateur Assault 2 (Vince Voyeur Unleashed)
Best Reality Release Girlfriend That's My Man (West Coast Productions)
Best Vignette Release Freakaholics 3 (Alexander Devoe Productions)
Best Vignette Series Chocolate Milf (Black Ice)
Best Interactive Release Digital Dyme Piece Beauty Dior (Black Market/XXX)
Best Anal Performer Marie Luv & Jasmine Cashmere (Tie) Jada Fire Capri Styles Jada Fire
Porn Star of the Year Pinky Misty Stone Asa Akira
Female Perfromer of the Year Roxy Reynolds Pinky Rebeca Linares Nyomi Banxxx Skin Diamond
Best Female Newcomer Misty Love Ms. Booty Summer Bailey Gizelle Leilani Leeane
Best Interracial Star Belladonna Sara Jay Ashli Orion & Katie Kox (Tie) Sophie Dee Jada Stevens
Best Male Newcomer J. Strokes Ray Black Flash Brown Lucas Stone
Best Male Performer Mr. Marcus Mr. Marcus Prince Yashua Prince Yashua Prince Yashua
Best Oral Performer Jada Fire Pinky Lethal Lipps Julie Cash
Best Oral Male Byron Long
Crossover Female Roxy Reynolds Pinky
Crossover Male Lexington Steele Mr. Marcus
Best MILF Performer Nyomi Banxxx Lisa Ann Lisa Ann
Biggest Ass In Porn Cherokee Mz. Booty Cherokee D Ass
Nicest Boobs In Porn Carmen Hayes Alisha Madison
Freakiest Girl In Porn Monique
Hottest BBW Star Crystal Clear
BBW With The Biggest Ass In Porn Superstar XXX
BBW of the Year Bootyliscious Farrah Foxxx Platinum Puzzy Darling Darla
BBW Newcomer of the Year Farrah Foxx Buttafly Azz Gigi Star Delilah Black
BBW IR star of the Year Samantha 38G
Best Male Performer in a BBW Movie CJ Wright
TS Performer of the year TS Madison
TS IR performer of the year Wendy Williams
Best Videographer Vanessa Blue
Best Sex Scene Marie Luv & Marco Banderas (Minority Rules - Wicked Pictures)
Best 3-Way Sex Scene Mya Nichole, Prince Yahshua, & Rico Strong (Deep in Latin Cheeks - Alexander Devoe Productions) Pinky, Kapri Styles, & Richard Mann (Nuttin Butt Pinky #3 - Black Market) Sophie Dee, Gianna Michaels, & Justin Long (Sophie Dee’s 3 Ways - Club Sophie Dee) Sydnee Capri, Naveah Keyes, & LT (Up That Black Ass 8 - LT Entertainment/Elegant Angel)
Best Group Sex Scene Alone in the Dark 6 (Candy Shop/Red Light District)
Best Couples Sex Scene Kirra Lynne & Prince (Black Assassin 3 - Silverback Ent) Asa Akira, Mr. Pete Vajazzled / Miles Long for Third Degree Films[clarification needed] Misty Stone & Bill Bailey (Horizon - Wicked)
Best New Company Black Market Justin Slayer International
Best Studio West Coast Productions West Coast Productions Silverback Ent
Director Of The Year Alexander DeVoe Alexander DeVoe Alexander DeVoe Lexington Steele
Best Feature Director Bishop Bishop Bishop Brad Armstrong
Best Gonzo Director Juan Cuba Justin Slayer Lexington Steele Brian Pumper Mason (Asa Akira is Insatiable 2)
Best Director - Body Of Work Brian Pumper LT
Visionary Alexander DeVoe
Lifetime Achievement West Coast Productions
BBW Company of the Year Evasive Angels
Best Internet Studio Bangbros.com Bangbros.com Bangbros.com
Best Interracial Star Website katiekox.com sarajay.com
Best Talent Website Pinkyxxx.com
Best BBW Niche Website bustybabydolls.com bustybabydolls.com
Best BBW Personal Website farrahfoxxx.com cottoncandi.com
Best Starlet Website pinkyfoxxx.com pinkyxxx.com
Best Fetish Website kink.com ebonyfetishtheater.com
Best Fetish Star Website caramelvixen.com
Best Ethnic Gay Website breeditraw.com
Best Ethnic Transsexual Website sexxyjade.com bigdickbitch.com
Best Interracial Transsexual Website hotwendywilliams.com hotwendywilliams.com

References

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  2. ^ Tod Hunter (March 3, 2009). "Urban X Video Awards Set for June 18". XBIZ. Retrieved August 27, 2009.
  3. ^ Tod Hunter (April 21, 2008). "Urban Spice Awards Talent Nominees Announced". XBIZ. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved August 27, 2009.
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