The 2026 Urban X Awards took place on Sunday, August 16, at the Regent Theater in Los Angeles, concluding a weekend of events held from August 14-16. The ceremony honored achievements in ethnic pornography, with Bad Dragon serving as the presenting sponsor.
Awards Ceremony Highlights
The awards presentation, which began at 8:30 PM, featured musical performances by Kxng Dope and Cash Ali, and a comedy set by Pink Foxx. Show hosts Chocolate Goddess and Ivan opened the ceremony, acknowledging their stage fright. The event recognized over 60 categories, with the Orgasmic Oralist award going to Frecklemonade. Goddess Royale received the Rising Star, Female award and later presented the Best Rising Production award to InMelanin. Hazel Grace, InMelanin's CEO, accepted the award, thanking her team and acknowledging the support received from industry figures such as Siouxsie Q, Michael Vegas, Giana, Ana Foxxx, Nicole Kitt, and Inka Winter.
Other notable winners included Chocolate Goddess for Most Amazing Ass, Boss Mane Dre for Fan Favorite Male Content Creator, and Princess Emily for Most Popular Female Social Media Star. Blake Lovely performed two songs, "The Girl In Blue" and "Two or Three," ending the first half of the show. Hi Key was named Hottest Male Inked Star, while Brittany Andrews received the Best MILF Performer award, accepted by publicist Erika Icon. Tony Genius won Best Gay Performer, stating the industry is "for everyone" and "inclusive."
Hall of Fame Inductions and Special Recognitions
The 2026 Urban X Awards inducted several individuals into its Hall of Fame. The first group of inductees, announced on February 6, 2026, included Krystal Davis, Jax Slayher, Kira Noir, and Brittany Andrews. A subsequent announcement on February 26 revealed additional inductees: September Reign, Flower Tucci, Donny Sins, and Race Cooper. These individuals joined Seth Gamble, Holly Hendrix, Monique, and Lana Sands as new members for the year. Brittany Andrews, already a Hall of Fame honoree for Legends of Erotica, AVN, and XRCO, noted this was her fourth Hall of Fame induction.
During the ceremony, Giana Taylor, the founder of the Urban X Awards, delivered a Founder's Address, emphasizing diversity, creativity, and unity within the industry. Taylor acknowledged her ex-husband, Alexander DeVoe, for his financial support during the early years of the award show. Taylor also presented the Founder's Favorite award to Robbie Nielsen, recognizing his role as a talent scout and his consistent support for Urban X. Nielsen expressed that the honor was "unexpected."
Red Carpet and Attendee Remarks
The event commenced with a red carpet and step-and-repeat illuminated by video lights and photographers' flashes. Trans performer Blake Lovely posed on the red carpet and discussed her song "Girl in Blue," featured in the new movie "Nobody Walks In Clean." Lovely stated the song was central to her music career and transition, and noted the performance coincided with her birthday. Kyaa Chimera, a Hottest Fetish Star nominee, expressed anticipation for seeing friends and outfits. Former Alt Model of the Year Stephanie Love was nominated for three awards, including Inked Female Star, despite undergoing tattoo removal. Sarah Lace, a three-time nominee for Porn Star Next Door, Squirting Star, and Radio Show/Podcast for "The Misfit Effect," discussed her podcast's focus on individuals beyond their adult industry roles. Urban X sponsor James Bartholet was present to support Holly Hendrix's Hall of Fame induction and Blake Lovely's performance, describing the event as an awards show about creativity and unity. Attendees spotted in the crowd included Freya Von Doom, Little Puck, Octavia Red, Michael Vegas, Siouxsie Q, Zariah Aura, Nicky Zeal, Armani Black, Leilani Li, and Sara Jay.
Key Facts
- The 2026 Urban X Awards took place from August 14-16, with the awards ceremony on Sunday, August 16.
- The event was held at the Regent Theater in Los Angeles, a venue established in 1914.
- Bad Dragon was the presenting sponsor for the 2026 Urban X Awards.
- Giana Taylor, founder of the Urban X Awards, established the ceremony in 2008.
- Hall of Fame inductees for 2026 included Krystal Davis, Jax Slayher, Kira Noir, Brittany Andrews, September Reign, Flower Tucci, Donny Sins, Race Cooper, Seth Gamble, Holly Hendrix, Monique, and Lana Sands.
- The official website for the event is urbanxweekend.com.
