John Austin (born September 26 1973), better known by his stage name Ras Kass, is an American rapper.BiographyEarly CareerRas Kass released his debut album Soul on Ice in 1996. The album built up considerable hype through the release of several independent singles, including "Remain Anonymous" and "Won't Catch Me Runnin". Soul on Ice saw little commercial success but was adored by the hip hop underground, who appreciated both his sharp battle raps and his militant Afrocentricit