Ras Kass nickname(s):
The Waterproof Emcee, Pestilence, Conquest, Razzy Kazzy, The Endangered Lyricist, The Black John McCane
Ras Kass date of birth:
September 26, 1973
How old is Ras Kass?
51
Where was Ras Kass born?
Carson, California, USA
What is Ras Kass's occupation?
Rapper, Producer
What genre is Ras Kass's work?
Hip hop
Short Biography
John Austin IV, (born September 26, 1973) better known by his stage name Ras Kass, is an American rapper. He returned as a member of the hip hop supergroup The HRSMN along with Canibus, Killah Priest, and Kurupt in 2014. Ras is a member of the group Golden State Warriors with Xzibit and Saafir. Editors of About.com ranked him #30 on their list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987–2007). Pitchfork Media called him "one of the best rappers of all time."