De La Ghetto Biography: Albums, EPs, Child, Wife, Siblings, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Height, Awards

Rafael Castillo Torres, known professionally as De La Ghetto, is a Puerto Rican and Dominican American rapper and singer, celebrated for his pioneering role in reggaeton and Latin trap music.

As one-half of the duo Arcángel & De La Ghetto in the mid-2000s, he rose to fame with hits like “Ven, Pégate,” before establishing a successful solo career with albums such as Masacre Musical (2008) and Mi Movimiento (2018).

Known for blending hip-hop, R&B, and reggaeton rhythms, De La Ghetto has earned Latin Grammy nominations and a lasting influence in Latin urban music.

Profile

• Full Name: Rafael Castillo Torres
• Stage Name: De La Ghetto
• Born: September 17, 1984
• Age: 40 years old
• Birthplace: The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Rapper, Singer, and Songwriter
• Height: 1.73 m
• Parents: Rafael Castillo and Migdalia Torres
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Verónica
• Children: Madonna Shanti Castillo
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Rafael Castillo Torres was born on September 17, 1984, in The Bronx, New York City, to Rafael Castillo, a Dominican father, and Migdalia Torres, a Puerto Rican mother.

Information about his siblings remains undisclosed. After his father’s death shortly after his birth and his mother’s incarceration in Argentina when he was eight, he relocated to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to live with his grandmother.

Details about his formal education, including the schools he attended or the degrees he earned, are not publicly available. His ethnicity is Puerto Rican and Dominican, and his religion is unknown.

Career

De La Ghetto began his musical career in 2004, forming the reggaeton duo Arcángel & De La Ghetto with Austin “Arcángel” Santos. Their debut single, “Ven, Pégate,” featured on the 2005 mixtape Sangre Nueva, gained traction, leading to a contract with Zion’s Baby Records.

De La Ghetto’s early appearances on compilation albums, such as Mas Flow: Los Benjamins (2006), and hits like “Sensación del Bloque” with Randy, which has amassed over 200 million YouTube views, marked his rise in the reggaeton scene.

His solo career launched with the 2008 album Masacre Musical, peaking at number 46 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart, with the single “Tú Te Imaginas” reaching number 33 on the Hot Latin Tracks chart.

De La Ghetto’s fusion of reggaeton with hip-hop and Latin trap elements grew with albums like Geezy Boyz: The Album (2013) and Mi Movimiento (2018), the latter earning a Latin Grammy nomination for Best Urban Music Album.

Collaborations with artists like J Balvin, Daddy Yankee, and Bad Bunny on tracks like “Caliente” and “Acho PR” (2023) further elevated his profile.

De La Ghetto continues to shape the Latin urban genre with recent projects like GZ (2023) and Daylight (2025), which incorporate R&B and trap influences, as seen in tracks like “Loco” and “Organic” with Blessd.

His innovative distribution strategies, including early use of MySpace and YouTube, and his support for emerging artists like Myke Towers, reflect his forward-thinking approach. His music, rooted in his Puerto Rican and Dominican heritage, inspires authenticity and versatility in the global urban music scene.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @delaghetto
• Facebook Handle: De La Ghetto
• Twitter Handle: @delageezy

Personal Life

De La Ghetto is married to Verónica, and they have two children, including Madonna Shanti Castillo. He keeps his personal life private, focusing on his family and music.

Discography

• Masacre Musical (2008)
• Geezy Boyz: The Album (2013)
• Mi Movimiento (2018)
• Los Chulitos (2020)
• GZ (2023)
• Daylight (2025)

Net Worth

De La Ghetto has an estimated net worth of $2 million. His wealth stems from music streaming royalties, album sales, live performances, and collaborations with prominent Latin artists, all of which are bolstered by his early adoption of digital platforms for distribution.