Early Beginnings and the Cincinnati Roots Leon Reid IV, a name synonymous with the dynamic evolution of 21st-century street art, emerged from the urban landscape of Richmond, Virginia in 1979. However, it was the city of Cincinnati, Ohio, that truly ignited his artistic spark. Reid’s formative years were steeped in the burgeoning graffiti culture of the mid-1990s, a period characterized by raw energy and a rebellious spirit. He wasn't merely observing this world; he became an integral part of it, adopting the tag “VERBS” – a moniker chosen with a playful awareness of its inherent action and…