Ras Kass Video | Celebrity Interview and Paparazzi

John Austin IV, (born September 26, 1976) better known by his stage name Ras Kass, is an American rapper. He is an former member of the hip hop supergroup The HRSMN along with Canibus, Killah Priest, and Kurupt. also a member of Golden State Warriors with Xzibit and Saafir. Austin was born in Watts, California on September 26, 1976. Ras Kass sent waves through the hip-hop world with his debut independent single release "Remain Anonymous," earning him a Hip-Hop Quotable in The Source Magazine. Before his signing with Priority/EMI Records, Ras Kass began making guest appearances on several... MORE

John Austin IV, (born September 26, 1976) better known by his stage name Ras Kass, is an American rapper. He is an former member of the hip hop supergroup The HRSMN along with Canibus, Killah Priest, and Kurupt. also a member of Golden State Warriors with Xzibit and Saafir. Austin was born in Watts, California on September 26, 1976. Ras Kass sent waves through the hip-hop world with his debut independent single release "Remain Anonymous," earning him a Hip-Hop Quotable in The Source Magazine. Before his signing with Priority/EMI Records, Ras Kass began making guest appearances on several records and freestyles on numerous radio shows, further solidified the emerging lyricist's notoriety. Recorded guest appearances include Sway & King Tech's "Come Widdit" (feat. Ras Kass, Ahamad & Saafir) (Priority Records) and their "Wake Up Show Anthem ’94" (feat. Ras Kass, Nas, Lauryn Hill, Chino XL, Organized Konfusion & Saafir), as well as Chino XL's "Riiot" American Records, and KeyKool & Rhettmatic's "E=MC5" (feat. Ras Kass, LMNO, Meen Green &  !) Up Above Records. From a young age, Austin was influenced by hip hop music, inspired by a variety of emcees including Ice Cube, Rakim, Scarface, LESS