LOS ANGELES — The "Sip N Play Show" received the Best Podcast award at the 2026 Urban X Awards. The podcast is hosted by Sarika, also known as Sip, and Mpala, who is a rapper, producer, and partner.
"Sip N Play Show" Recognition
The "Sip N Play Show" was recognized at the 2026 Urban X Awards, an annual ceremony held in the United States. The podcast is known for its candid conversations, which cover topics such as the industry, relationships, music, and culture. Sarika, known as Sip, and Mpala, a rapper, producer, and partner, host the program.
The Urban X Awards honor achievement in ethnic pornography. The ceremony takes place in Los Angeles, California. The awards recognize adult film stars, producers, directors, agencies, and companies involved in producing Black, Latin, Asian, and interracial content.
History of the Urban X Awards
The Urban X Awards were established in 2008 by Giana Taylor, a black adult film director. The awards were originally known as the Urban Spice Awards. The initial run of the awards concluded in 2012. After a five-year hiatus, the Urban X Awards returned in 2017 and have been awarded subsequently.
The Urban X Awards are an American pornographic film award. The official website for the awards is urbanxawards.com. The awards are given to honor achievement in ethnic pornography.
Industry Developments and Related News
The adult industry has seen several other developments recently. On September 2, 2026, Segpay announced the opening of its new global headquarters in Boca Raton. Also on September 2, 2026, the X3 Expo Euro All-Stars were featured in a billboard campaign in Amsterdam as the creator-first fan event prepared for its European debut.
Tiny Secret Games, an adult game studio, named Pauline Schmiechen as its new growth and partnerships advisor on September 2, 2026. BranditScan announced Aerie Saunders as its new community manager on the same date. Charlotte Sins was featured on the cover of the September issue of X3 magazine, a publication that focuses on the personalities, passions, and stories of top stars, on September 1, 2026.
Centrobill named Len Garcia as its new chief sales officer on August 31, 2026. Mistrezz.AI, a UK-based adult AI companion platform, joined the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) as a corporate sponsor on August 31, 2026. The Woodhull Freedom Foundation hosted the latest edition of its virtual series, "Fact Checked by Woodhull," addressing myths about pornography, also on August 31, 2026.
Legal and regulatory news also emerged. On August 28, 2026, the enforcement pause for provisions of a Utah law was extended in the Aylo lawsuit. This law makes adult websites liable if minors in the state circumvent geolocation efforts to bypass age verification. These provisions were initially set to come into force in May. Additionally, on August 28, 2026, a Republican congressman introduced legislation aimed at barring U.S. courts from helping to enforce foreign laws that restrict speech protected domestically under the First Amendment, potentially including foreign age verification laws.
Key Facts
- The "Sip N Play Show" won Best Podcast at the 2026 Urban X Awards.
- The podcast is hosted by Sarika, also known as Sip, and Mpala, a rapper, producer, and partner.
- The Urban X Awards are an annual ceremony held in the United States to honor achievement in ethnic pornography.
- The awards were established in 2008 by Giana Taylor and returned in 2017 after a five-year hiatus.
- The "Sip N Play Show" is known for candid conversations covering the industry, relationships, music, and culture.
