The Urban X Awards is an annual

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held in the United States to honor achievement in

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. Originally known as the Urban Spice Awards, it was established in 2008 by black adult film

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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

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(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

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and Roxy Reynolds. The 2010 Urban X Awards were held at the 740 Club in Los Angeles on July 13, 2010. The hosts were

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and

Dana DeArmond Dana DeArmond (born June 16, 1979) is an American pornographic actress and director. She entered the industry in 2004 and is a member of the AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame. Career DeArmond grew up in Orlando, Florida. DeArmond had gained populari ...

. 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.

Hall of Fame Inductees

* 2008 : Byron Long : Devlin Weed :

Heather Hunter Heather Keisha Hunter (born October 1, 1969), nicknamed Double H, is an American rapper, painter, author, and pornographic actress. She is a member of the AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame. Early life Hunter was born in The Bronx, New York, to a fune ...

Jeannie Pepper Jeannie Pepper (born July 9, 1958) is an American pornographic actress. She began in the business in 1982 at age 24 and has appeared in over 200 adult films. She was still an active actress as recently as 2011, participating in the mature adult g ...

: Johnny Keyes : Julian St. Jox : Lacey Duvalle :

Lexington Steele Clifton Todd Britt (born November 28, 1969), better known by his stage name Lexington Steele, is an American pornographic actor, director, producer, and former stockbroker. He is the owner of the adult production companies Mercenary Motion Pictur ...

Mr Marcus Mr. Marcus (born September 4, 1970) is the stage name of Jesse Spencer, an American actor and director known for acting in or directing over 1,800 pornographic films. In 2009, he was inducted into the AVN Awards Hall of Fame. Biography Marcu ...

Michael Stefano Michael Stefano (born Michael Vito Menta; August 29, 1969) is an American pornographic actor and director. He appeared in over 1,000 films and, by his own estimate, performed in over 3,000 scenes. An injury forced Stefano to take a break from pe ...

: Ray Victory : Sean Michaels : Vanessa del Rio * 2009 : Kitten : Kim Eternity : Mark Anthony : Mika Tan :

Sinnamon Love Sinnamon Love is an American former pornographic actress and director. She directed the movie ''My Black Ass 4'', which received nominations at the 2001 AVN Awards for Best Ethnic-Themed Video and Best Anal Sex Scene (Video). Love was admitted ...

: Sledgehammer : TT Boy : Vanessa Blue : Wesley Pipes * 2010 : Alexander DeVoe : Diana DeVoe : Guy DiSilva : Jada Fire : Mercedes Ashley :

Nina Hartley Marie Louise Hartman (born March 11, 1959), known professionally as Nina Hartley, is an American pornographic film actress described by CNBC as "a legend in the adult world". Early life and education Hartley was born on March 11, 1959 in Ber ...

: Olivia O'Lovely :

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* 2011 : Francesca Le : Jack Napier : Jade Hsu :

Lisa Ann Lisa Ann Corpora, known professionally as Lisa Ann, is an American pornographic film actress and radio personality. She has also worked as a director and talent agent. She parodied former Governor of Alaska Sarah Palin in six adult films and a m ...

: Justin Long : Kelly Starr : Mr. Pete : Mandingo : Miles Long : Sara Jay : Shyla Stylez : Spantaneeus Xtasty : Suave XXX * 2017 :

Asa Akira Asa Akira (born January 3, 1985) is an American pornographic actress and adult film director. Akira has appeared in over 505 adult films as of May 2016. In 2013, she became the third Asian performer (after Asia Carrera and Stephanie Swift) to w ...

: Brad Armstrong : Carmen Hayes : Cherokee : Farrah Foxxx : Jada Stevens : Jazmine Cashmere : John E Depth : Lisa Daniels :

Mia Isabella Mia Isabella (born July 30, 1985) is a retired American transgender pornographic actress. Early life Isabella was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, but spent most of her childhood in Tennessee before returning to Chicago as a teenager. She i ...

: Pinky : Prince Yahshua : Rebecca Bardoux : Roxy Reynolds : Skyy Black : Tony Eveready * 2018 :

Alexis Amore Alexis Amore (born Fabiola Melgar García; 29 December 1978) is a Peruvian pornographic actress and feature dancer. Early life Amore was born in Lima, Peru. Her first language is Spanish. At age 9, she moved to the United States. She was raised ...

: Dapper Dan :

Evan Stone Evan Stone is an American pornographic film actor and director. In 2011, Stone became the third actor in history to receive the AVN Award for Male Performer of the Year three times. That same year, he was listed by CNBC as one of the twelve mos ...

: Gianna Michaels : Kaylani Lei : LT : Michelle Maylene : Mone Divine : Nat Turnher : Nyomi Banxxx : Richard Mann * 2019 :

Alana Evans Alana Evans is an American pornographic actress. She was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2015 and the XRCO Hall of Fame in 2019. Career Evans entered the sex work industry after her husband was injured in his job. She became president ...

Axel Braun Axel Braun (born Alessandro Re) is an Italian-American adult film producer and director known for his productions of pornographic parodies. The son of Lasse Braun, he is an AVN Hall of Fame, XRCO Hall of Fame and NightMoves Hall of Fame inductee ...

: Beauty Dior : Candace Von : Charlie Mac : Chocolate & Mocha : Chyanne Jacobs : Havana Ginger : Ice La Foxx : James Bartholet : Joachim Kessef : Kapri Styles :

Mick Blue Mick Blue is an Austrian pornographic actor and director. Career In January 2005, Blue signed an exclusive performing and directing contract with Zero Tolerance Entertainment. His directorial debut was titled ''Meet the Fuckers''. He has also ...

* 2020 : Black Cat : Brian Pumper : Caramel : Cindy Starfall : Dynamite : Emy Reyes :

Marica Hase , also known as is a Japanese gravure model, adult actress, and ''Penthouse'' Pet. Starting out her career as an erotic model in 2007, Hase transitioned into being an AV idol in 2009 before basing herself the United States in 2012. She appeare ...

: 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 Will Ryder (born Jeff Mullen; July 31, 1960) is an American pornographic film director, producer, screenwriter, publicist, camera operator, and composer. Early life Ryder was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and he is of English and Finnish des ...

List of winners 2008–2012

References

External links

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Urban X Awards Past Winners

* ttp://www.xbiz.com/news/94465 "1st Annual Urban Spice Awards Pre-Party Friday", Press release, May 27, 2008
Second Annual "Urban X Awards Winners Announced"

Fifth Annual "Urban X Award Winners Announced"

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