Kevyn Mines, best known by his stage name Venom (also Kyng Vynm or Vynm), is an American former gay adult film performer born on May 30, 1984, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A Black man standing 6 feet tall with black hair, brown eyes, and distinctive tattoos including spiders and a cross, he entered the industry in 2004 at age 20 and starred in over 50 titles until 2015. Renowned for his classic good looks, perfect smile, charisma, and versatility as both top and bottom, Venom was a standout with studios like DawgpoundUSA, Chocolate Cream, and Blatino Connection, featuring in urban-themed, interracial, and group scenes.
Before porn, he served as a youth minister, grappling with spiritual conflicts amid his sexual awakening. HIV-positive, Mines became an advocate for the Black LGBTQ+ community. His 2021 memoir 'A Life of Lust: Memoirs of THE Porn Star' details this wild ride. Now a Philadelphia-based community engagement specialist, he promotes HIV awareness and visibility.