Professor X the Overseer | |
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 Professor X, 1992. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lumumba Carson |
| Also known as | Professor X, PXO, Baba Professor X the Overseer |
| Born | August 4, 1956 |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Died | March 17, 2006 (aged 49) Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper and activist |
| Years active | 1989–2006 |
| Labels | 4th & B'way/Island/PolyGram Records Polydor/PolyGram Records |
Lumumba Carson (August 4, 1956 – March 17, 2006), known by his stage names Baba Professor X the Overseer, Professor X, or PXO was born the son of Brooklyn-based activist Sonny Carson.
Carson was a founding member of the hip hop group X Clan and was featured in nearly all songs on the albums To the East, Blackwards (1990) and Xodus (1992), before the group went on hiatus. He released two solo albums:Years of the 9, on the Blackhand Side (1990) and Puss 'N Boots (The Struggle Continues...) (1993).
Carson died from complications associated with spinal meningitis in 2006.[1]
He was survived by two daughters, Amanimelele Carson and Hebhyanza Wilkins.
Albums
- Years of the 9, on the Blackhand Side (1990)
- Puss 'N Boots (The Struggle Continues...) (1993)
See also
References
- ↑ "Lumumba Carson, 49; Hip-Hop Singer 'Professor X' Urged Pride". L.A. Times. March 24, 2006. Archived from the original on 2018-09-30. Retrieved 2020-04-17.
External links
- X Clan Music (X Clan official Web site)
- Professor X the Overseer at IMDb
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