Urban X Awards Announces 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees

LOS ANGELES—The Urban X Awards, sponsored by Dukes Dollz, has announced the adult industry professionals to be inducted for 2022 into the organization's Hall of Fame. 

The 2022 Urban X Awards Hall of Fame inductees are as follows:

Ana Foxx
Marie Luv
Angel Eyes
Vida Valentine
Annie Cruz
Joslyn James
Samone Taylor
Sofia Rose
Natassia Dreams
Ivan
Nina Elle
Adina Jewel
Phoenix Marie
Rock The Icon
Mya G
Rico Shades
Will Ryder
Jean Claude Batiste
Shaundam
Jeremy

The Hall of Fame Inductions will take place on August 18 in Burbank, California, followed over the subsequent weekend by a number of connected events. 

“We are very excited about our inductees in the Hall of Fame this year," Urban X founder Giana Taylor said. "These individuals display the examples of our motto of diversity, creativity and unity. Please come join us for a weekend of reuniting.”

“I am very honored and proud to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. I could not have done it without all of the HARD work that was put in me,” said Adina Jewel

“I'm very excited about being inducted into the Urban X Awards Hall of Fame class of 2022. It's been a great experience in the biz these last 17 years," stated Joslyn James. "Not shooting as much but still doing great things with Brazzers, Naughty America and Reality Kings, all companies that I hold dear to my heart.”

“I want to thank everyone with Urban X for this honor. I want to thank my incredible fans, as well,” said Sofia Rose.

Offered Will Ryder, “I didn’t even realize I was on the Urban X radar, so I am truly honored to be inducted into their Hall of Fame and to be placed amongst such legendary stars be they Black, white and of all colors is quite thrilling. Thank you Urban X Awards.”

Remarked director Ivan, ”I don’t have the words to describe how honored I feel! You were the first award show I was comfortable being myself at, you were the first award show that I received a win from, and the first that inducted me in your Hall of Fame!” 

Duke of Dukes Dollz commented, "I’m really excited to be the title sponsor for the 2022 Urban X Weekend! For many years, I've always wanted to be a part of this great event and now I’m finally ready to come and have fun, show some love and respect to the performers and producers in the industry who work really hard for our pleasure and entertainment." 

Tickets to the Hall of Fame induction ceremony are limited; each Hall of Fame Inductee will receive a complimentary ticket. 

Tickets can be purchased here.

Sponsorship opportunities are open for the 2022 awards show.

For more information, visit urbanxawards.com and follow the organization on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @urbanxawards.