Wesley Pipes, born Wesley Lawrence on January 20, 1969, in Jackson, Mississippi, USA, is a retired American pornographic actor and director of African-American descent. Raised in California, he entered the adult film industry in 1998 at age 29, debuting in gonzo and interracial productions under aliases like Cousin Wesley and Jesse Outlaw. Standing 6'2" with a bald head, tattoos, and piercings, he appeared in over 1,600 videos, known for energetic performances and "hood commentary" in urban-themed scenes. He directed from 2004, including Hip Hop & Porn Stars (2001) and Friend Zone (2023). Highlights include induction into the Urban X Awards Hall of Fame (2009) and AVN Hall of Fame (2015), plus a 2016 XBIZ Award for Best Scene. Pipes retired from performing in 2020 after a lung cancer remission, shifting to music with hip-hop albums like Still Mr. Ssissippi (2017) and Smokin, Drankin, Fuckin, Period (2017), while continuing directing until 2023. He has a daughter, Dariah, and maintains a social media presence.