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Praise for Unique Hustle
“Will’s always taken care of me with the best whips in the world. When I was a kid, we used to play a game called Bingo, and when you shouted ‘Bingo’ that was the car you wanted. Now kids do that with my cars. I give Will full responsibility to do his thing, and he always does a great job.”
—LeBron James
Los Angeles Lakers
“Will Castro is an artist. He sees things with a deep vision where others may see nothing.”
—Erik McMillan
Former all-pro NFL safety
“Will Castro is my brother. He’s all heart, a true friend. He’s always there for me and my family.”
—Fat Joe
Hip-hop artist and actor
“Will Castro is one of the best people I have met in show business. And the fact that he’s also Puerto Rican doesn’t hurt. He’s one of the most knowledgeable people in regard to the repair, renovation, and restoration of vehicles. His story is amazing. You have to read this book. I love the guy.”
—Geraldo Rivera
Journalist, reporter, author
“Will’s craftsmanship is impeccable. For him to take regular cars off the street and add style, luxury, and street flavor…I’m blown away by it.”
—Sean “P. Diddy” Combs
Entertainment mogul
My Drive to Be the Best Car Customizer in Hip-Hop and Sports
Will Castro
With Mark Finkelpearl
Mango Publishing
Coral Gables
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Copyright © 2019 by Will Castro with Mark Finkelpearl
Published by Mango Publishing Group, a division of Mango Media Inc.
Front and back cover courtesy of Johnny Paul Melendez, Lebron James, and Will Castro; courtesy of Nat Newsome
All other photos courtesy of The Will Castro Archives
Photographers: Jim Bibbee, Troy Parasio, and Steven McMahon
Graffiti art courtesy of Keith (Reme) Rowland
Layout Design: Jermaine Lau
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Unique Hustle: My Drive to Be the Best Car Customizer in Hip Hop and Sports
Library of Congress Cataloging
ISBN:(p) 978-1-63353-889-4 (e) 978-1-63353-890-0
Library of Congress Control Number: 20199932087
BISAC category code: BIO002030—BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Cultural, Ethnic & Regional / Hispanic & Latino
Printed in the United States of America
THIS IS DEDICATED TO my grandfather Bonfacio.
He believed in me, kept me focused, and engrained in me my work ethic.
I love you endless papi.
Table of Contents
Chapter Four
Customizing and the Explosion of New York Hip-Hop
Chapter Five
Tuning into Television
Chapter Six
The Three Kings
Chapter Seven
Busted (and Miami)
Chapter Eight
Major Setback, Epic Comeback
