CHATSWORTH, Calif.—AVN Media Network announced Friday that award-winning hip-hop artist Sexyy Red will be the featured musical guest at the 2026 AVN Awards Show presented by MyFreeCams.
The 43rd annual ceremony, set for Jan. 24 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, will be co-hosted by adult superstars Abigaiil Morris and ItsLo. Today’s announcement was made by AVN CEO Tony Rios.
“Sexyy Red’s fearless energy, authenticity, and chart-driving hits make her an undeniable force in today’s music landscape,” Rios said. “She embodies the confidence and bold self-expression that define the AVN Awards, and we’re excited for her to bring that electrifying presence to our biggest night of the year.”
Dubbed by Rolling Stone as “the hottest thing in hip-hop, all while just being herself,” the St. Louis native Sexyy Red is known for her signature flame-red hair and breakout tracks like “Pound Town” and the soulful, Jamie Foxx-sampled “U My Everything” ft. Drake. The bold artist also has entertained millions with fan-favorite anthems including “SkeeYee,” “Get It Sexyy,” and “Looking for the Hoes (Ain’t My Fault),” cementing her status as one of hip-hop’s most unapologetic and influential new voices.
She enjoyed a banner year in 2024. After welcoming her second child, Sexyy dropped her highest-charting solo single, “Get It Sexyy,” and her In Sexyy We Trust project, which peaked at #17 on the Billboard 200. Then she headlined the summer’s biggest hip-hop tour, the “Sexyy 4 President Tour,” and made waves internationally with a festival run. When she wasn’t on stage, she also launched entrepreneurial ventures with Ed Hardy and her lifestyle and cosmetics line, Northside Princess. Her accolades include winning Best Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist at the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards, alongside nominations for Album of the Year and Song of the Year.
Sexyy Red follows an elite lineup of past musical performers featured at the AVN Awards Show, including Lil Wayne, Jason Derulo, Cardi B, Iggy Azalea, FloRida, Doja Cat, Kehlani, and Diplo.
The annual AVN Awards Show is the adult industry’s premier gala, recognizing titles, individuals and companies for outstanding achievements in the past year. Tickets are available to the public at avn.com/awards.
The 2026 GayVN Awards Show will be held Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Tickets are available to the public at avn.com/gayvnawards.
