There’s something about a thick, masculine, Black man with a little bit of ego that always made me pause — and sometimes hit “rewind.” And, yes, I’m talking about when I was deep into my porn addiction. That addiction? Oh, baby, it was real. It got to the point where I couldn’t focus on the things that fulfilled me—like writing for The G-Listed, connecting with my people, or even just pouring into myself how I knew I needed to. I’d lose hours… whole Saturdays… stuck in a loop of fantasy and temporary satisfaction, chasing that next image or scene that hit all my sweet spots.
See, while I did admire a good Black gay porn star—XL, Bobby Blake, T-Spoon, Nubius, and Rhyheim Shabazz come to mind—it was always the straight-identified Black men in porn that snatched my attention and refused to let go. Maybe it was the mystery. Maybe it was the audacity. Maybe it was just the way they carried their thickness and confidence, knowing damn well they were being ogled from all directions and soaking up every bit of that attention. Call it “gay gaze” or whatever, but I know what I like—and I like what I know.
Let me be real: regardless of whether they were actually straight, gay-for-pay, or just playing a role for the check, there’s always been something electrifying about Black hetero adult entertainers who owned their sex appeal like it was a damn superpower. The swagger, the smirk, the stroke game, and that bubble butt action? Whew. A brother like me, who grew up between Kansas City, Chicago, and later found my groove in New York City, always noticed. And fantasized. And, yes, lusted. So here I am, at 48, finally putting it all out there. If you’ve ever found yourself “accidentally” falling into a Rico Strong rabbit hole or double-checking if Sean Michaels ever really did gay porn (I still don’t know for sure), then this list is for you.
Before I get into my top 10, I have to give flowers where they’re due. These honorable mentions deserve a nod and a wink: Justin Slayher, the strong, silent type who made every stroke feel like a sermon. Prince Yashua, with that iconic build and smooth charisma. Sledge Hammer, who could make a side profile shot into an event. Jason Luv, always doing too much, yet we loved every second. Joachim Kessef is one of those international brothas who brought a whole different energy. Byron Long, who once dipped into gay porn territory (yes, we remember), and Sean Michaels, who to this day got me scratching my head like, “Did I see him on a gay VHS back in the day or nah?”
Alright, now for the main event. These are the Black hetero adult male entertainers who had me clutching the sheets, biting my lip, and replaying scenes in my head long after the laptop closed:
10. Jackquell Gordon
An OnlyFans icon here. I love a Black man with ass, ass, ass, ass, ass, and he loves to show it off. He also loves taking dildos inside it too. I would love to meet him in person and give him a hug and grip my hands on his ass.
9. Lexington Steele
The GOAT in many folks’ books. He had this stoic, almost business-like delivery, but when he got into the rhythm, babyyyy, it was like he transformed. His pounding looked liked it knocked out the stresses his female co-stars may have had before filming. He had to be the Dr. Feelgood of his era. His thickness alone could command silence—and he knew it.
8. Ghee Brown
This one? Pure grown-man energy. A big, stocky brotha who never did too much and still had you melting. His confidence was quiet but heavy, and when he flexed? Calling himself the Zach Morris of porn, Black gay Twitter can never get enough of him. Game over.
7. Mr. Marcus
Okay, okay, yes—I know he had that whole scandal, but we’re talking about fantasy here. He had that guy-next-door from the hood swagger, them strokes, and that muscular upper body! He was like that fine high school coach you crushed on way too hard. And, you gotta give it to the man who was one of the first to crown himself at the king of the porn industry.
6. Dallas Wade
Dallas had more of that polished, model vibe because his content focused more on his body than his sex. Once he proudly called himself an ally to the LGBTQ community and was willing to be hired as a celebrity host to Black gay club parties, gays everywhere could not get enough of him. When he got in front of the camera, you saw the freak underneath all that finesse. Suave with a sprinkle of nasty. Just how I like it. And, let me not forget to mention he has one of the most perfectly sculpted round asses that us gays worshipped.
5. Brian Pumper
Say what you want—yes, he was corny, yes, he wore fake jewelry—but that man gave us a lot of content. And some of it? Iconic. That thickness, that stroke rhythm, that reckless abandon…and that legendary thick ass who wasn’t afraid to show it on camera knowing how us gays flocked to see his cheeks. Chile.
4. J. Strokes
Lemme tell you—this man had motion. And you could tell he was having fun doing what he did. A smile, a stroke, a slap of the cheeks—and suddenly you’re watching him for the fifth time that week. His boyish face with that hot muscular and manly body and that protruding, round, muscular ass made him perfection in my eyes.
3. Lamont Johnson
Slept-on OnlyFans legend — or maybe not! Lamont had those soulful eyes and a body that looked like he worked construction all day. There was a grown-daddy sensuality to him that hit me just right. Plus, his scenes had passion—not just pounding. I remember how I fantasized about being his co-star before and when the COVID season started. I still would want him. BAY-BEE.
2. Nat Turnher
Now this man was like if your barber, your weed man, and your sexy cousin’s ex all turned out to be a freaky adult star. Cool, collected, and nasty. His scenes always felt personal, as if he was doing it just for you. He might be #2 on my list, but I desire Nat Turnher to this day unlike any other mention on this list. He is my definitely of the perfect man I wanna build – tall, dark, handsome, big dick, nice round butt, grown muscular build, a swagger that is part homeboy and part gangsta, and a smiling charm that would make me melt. I love me some Nat.
In other words, if I were rich, I would propose to be his sugar daddy.
1. Rico Strong
Whew. The crown goes to Rico. He had it all—the body, the lips, the swag, the talk game — and most importantly, he has the best round muscular ass out of all men in the adult entertainment industry. His confidence bordered on cocky, but he could back every inch of it up. Rico was the one who made me pause in the middle of a scene and say, “Let me save this one.” And then watch it again… and again.
These men weren’t just fantasy—they were focal points during a time when I wasn’t as focused on myself as I should’ve been. As wild as it sounds, they filled a space. A space of desire, imagination, maybe even validation. They helped me understand what turned me on and what still does. And while I don’t spend as many late nights falling into porn holes anymore, I do still hold space for these men in my grown-ass imagination.
That said, I also recognize how much time I spent pouring energy into fantasy instead of my own reality. Reclaiming that time is part of my healing, but honoring the fact that desire is human—and that lusting after fine-ass men like these is not something to shame—has been equally important.
So, here’s to owning our crushes, lifting up our lusts, and maybe even laughing at how serious we used to take all this. I may be 48 now, but this thirst? Timeless.
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