Kastro

Kastro is a stylized name used in various contexts, most commonly as a stage name or alias in music and popular culture. The spelling with a K, rather than the more common Castro, is a stylistic choice that appears across genres to create a distinctive brand identity.

In music, Kastro is most widely recognized as the stage name of a rapper associated with West Coast hip hop. In his career, he has released solo projects and collaborated with other artists, contributing to the regional scene that emerged and evolved from the 1990s onward. The use of a shortened, sharp-sounding name fits a broader tradition in hip hop of adopting memorable, unique spellings.

Kastro has also appeared as a character name or alias in various works of fiction and media. In those contexts, the name is used to evoke a certain persona or cultural resonance rather than to designate a specific individual.

Etymology and usage notes: Kastro is a transliteration variant of Castro, adapted for stylistic or branding reasons in entertainment and fan communities. While Castro is a widely established surname and place name, Kastro’s usage tends to be concentrated in creative industries, where distinctive spellings are common.

See also Castro.