Urban X Award

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. 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. The winners are voted for by fans on the award's website.

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".

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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