Ras Kass, 1973
Actors · September 26, 1973
Ras Kass
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Ras Kass is 52 years old, born September 26, 1973 in United States · Libra.
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About
Ras Kass turned intricate lyricism and technical precision into cult-legendary status across two decades of hip-hop. Born John R. Austin II on September 26, 1973, in the US, he co-founded The Hrsmn with Canibus, Killah Priest, and Kurupt, and Golden State Warriors with Xzibit and Saafir. About.com ranked him No. 30 on their Top 50 MCs of Our Time list, while Pitchfork called him "one of the best rappers of all time". A Libra.
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Biography
Ras Kass—stage name of John R. Austin II—is an American rapper born September 26, 1973. His reputation rests on technical skill and dense wordplay that earned him recognition from major music critics despite limited mainstream crossover. He co-founded The Hrsmn, a hip-hop supergroup that included Canibus, Killah Priest, and Kurupt, formed in 2014. He also appeared in Golden State Warriors alongside Xzibit and Saafir, cementing his place in collective West Coast projects. About.com ranked him No. 30 on their list of the Top 50 MCs of Our Time (1987–2007), a significant acknowledgment of his influence during that era. Pitchfork Media elevated his legacy further, calling him "one of the best rappers of all time"—a distinction few rappers of his generation received. As a Libra born in 1973, he embodies the sign's reputation for balance and cultural critique. Rappers perform live, record albums, and build fan bases through streaming and touring. Based in the US, his work shaped underground and alternative hip-hop discourse from the 1990s onward.
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Trivia
- His real name is John R. Austin II; he adopted the stage name Ras Kass early in his career.
- He was ranked No. 30 on About.com's Top 50 MCs of Our Time list covering the period 1987–2007.
- Pitchfork Media explicitly called him "one of the best rappers of all time," a rare critical accolade.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Ras Kass tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
- Josie TotahSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- An Yu-jin
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Ras Kass?
- Ras Kass is 52 years old (born September 26, 1973).
- When is Ras Kass's birthday?
- Ras Kass was born on September 26, 1973.
- What is Ras Kass's zodiac sign?
- Ras Kass is a Libra, born September 26, 1973.
- What is Ras Kass's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ras Kass was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Ras Kass from?
- Ras Kass is from United States.
- What does Ras Kass do?
- Ras Kass is a actor.
- Is Ras Kass still alive?
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