John R. Austin II, known professionally as Ras Kass, is a prominent American rapper hailing from Carson, California. He made his mark in the hip-hop scene with his debut single “Remain Anonymous” in 1994, which earned him a feature in The Source magazine’s “Hip Hop Quotable” section. This recognition led to a signing with Priority Records, where he released his critically acclaimed debut album, “Soul on Ice,” in 1996. The album tackled significan...