LOS ANGELES – The Urban
“It’s a more intimate space than before, which brings us much closer together,” says Nicole Kitt, who co-hosted the show with Carmela Clutch and Charlie B Hustle. “Everything came together so well.”
Kitt, who also took home the award for Best Actress, told XBIZ that she was excited to be a part of the show in any capacity.
“I know this is one of the best Urban X shows people have ever seen,” she added. We have beautiful people in their best dresses, a little bit of this, a little bit of that. It’s one of the most eclectic nights in the adult industry! We will celebrate everything these awards are known for.”
Following a red carpet hosted by Ana Foxxx and Banksie, and a preshow program of comedy and music featuring Niles Abston and rapper Kxng DOPE, the show began with a celebration of the 2024 class of new Urban X Hall of Famers. These top industry veterans were honored earlier on Friday at a special invitation-only dinner, followed by a VIP party at the Players Club with Snoop Dogg as guest star.
Brand new Hall of Famer Liv Revamped told XBIZ she felt she fully deserved the award.
“Tonight I’m being inducted into the Urban she explained cheerfully, enjoying one of the venue’s packed bars. “All that time gave me an invaluable opportunity to meet all the amazing, smart, self-sufficient, independent strong sluts in this industry.”
Revamped said the honor was especially meaningful to her because Urban
Nearby, the always beaming Ana Foxxx was happy to share her support for the show.
“The Urban X Awards are unique and one of my favorites – it’s so inclusive and so diverse,” Foxxx told XBIZ. “Urban X Awards is the only awards show I went to, even before I was in porn. I’ve been to 11 Urban X Awards! Tonight I’m looking forward to asses, breasts and all the juice in the bodies. I came to look at all the glitter on the boots.”
Kira Noir, nominated for Best Actress and Female Performer of the Year, agreed that Urban X’s celebration of diversity makes the show special.
“You also see everyone and everyone is dressed up like that. It’s so creative and so much fun!” Noir added, resplendent in a black dress.
Walking around the theater non-stop to ensure everything ran smoothly was show mastermind Gina Taylor. Nearby, industry veteran and former Urban
“What is always special about the Urban X Awards is that we celebrate diversity, creativity and unity – that is our motto.” Barthélet explained. “And that’s what we do every year. Look around you – look at the crowd we have. It’s a wonderfully diverse crowd and everyone cheers for each other here, there are no cliques, there is no aloofness. Everyone here celebrates each other and celebrates this industry.”
Bartholet noted that this level of positivity and mutual support made it possible to have “a really cool party atmosphere.”
“It’s like being in a club and having a good time,” he marveled, looking around at the events. “We are very serious about the prizes, but everyone has fun. That’s the thing, everyone comes back year after year and tells me, ‘We had so much fun!’”
The show also included awards for trans performers and alt and fetish models, with the latter also represented during halftime of the “Smelliest Feet Contest.”
Joining the contest was Urban
“The energy in this room is phenomenal!” Jade added.
The evening continued with prizes for playfully named categories such as “Orgasmic Oralist” (Ms Sapphire), “Talented Tongue” (Justice), “Most Amazing Ass” (Chocolate Goddess) and “Most Beautiful Breast” (Miss B Nasty, which was also named Social Media Star of the Year).
The more traditional categories of Female and Male Artists of the Year went to Violet Myers and Alex Jones respectively.
Popular newcomer Baby Gemini was hailed as a Female Rising Star, with Hollywood Cash as the male counterpart. Other top awards went to Santana XXL (Gay Performer of the Year), TS Parris (Transgender Performer of the Year), Eddie Jaye (Urban Star), King Noire (Best Pansexual Performer), BADKITTYYY (Sexiest BBW Star), Avery Jane (Hottest Fetish Star), Mone Divine (Most Popular Comeback Star) and Penny Barber (MILF Performer of the Year).
The Content Creator of the Year awards went to Lil D and co-host Charlie B Hustle, who also received Hottest Ink Star. Director of the Year went to veteran alto maestro Ivan.
Click here for a complete list of all winners of the Urban X Awards 2024.