Verena Stefanie Grotto

Photographer Verena Stefanie Grotto caught up with the Pro Era–affiliated rapper/producer in London as he goofed off around the city.

This has been a landmark year for New York hip-hop. The huns who were at the gates last year ran the game in 2013. Through all the insanity, photographer Verena Stefanie Grotto was there with her camera capturing all of the moments that speak to what...

A day with one of New York's most talented rappers—Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire.

This week Verena spent a day with one of New York's most talented rappers—Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire. She snapped some rare, intimate shots with the Brooklyn-bred MC. Thankfully, given his passion for drunk driving, they took the train during their romp...

This week Verena spent a day with upcoming artist Bebe Panthere and shot a couple rolls of her while hanging out in Brooklyn.

A day around New York City’s Chinatown shooting Ian Connor and Danii Phae.

This week Verena kept busy at parties that featured cameos from Va$htie, MellowHype, World's Fair, and Erik Brunetti.

In a recent article, punk pioneer Penny Rimbaud, stated that the modern-day equivalent to punk rock is rap, so these pictures of shirtless rappers running around, jumping into the crowd, and pouring liquids on each other should stand as testament to...

Verena spent the day with an up-and-coming female MC known as Gita and designer Danii Phae. They started the day off with brunch at the Plaza Hotel and eventually headed to Harlem to kick it with A$AP Mob's newest affiliate, Ian Connor.

This week, Verena brings us up to speed with World's Fair, Katie Got Bandz, and King Louie as they perform at Decade of Destruction, an event to commemorate Mishka's 10th anniversary.

This week, Verena caught up with Black Dave and Pro Era as they jammed in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She brought us photos of the steamy performance, backstage graffiti, and some happy fans.

Last week was fashion week, so Verena checked out the after-party for Jeremy Scott's spring/summer 2014 show at the Hudson Hotel in New York City, where both A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg rocked the stage. The A$AP Mob, Venus X, MIA, and Araab Muzik were...