Professor X the Overseer
| Professor X the Overseer | |
|---|---|
 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 |
| Associated acts |
X Clan Freedom Queen Mother Rage |
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), right 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]
See also
Albums
- Years of the 9, on the Blackhand Side (1990)
- Puss 'N Boots (The Struggle Continues...) (1993)
References
External links
- X Clan Music (X Clan official Web site)
- Professor X the Overseer at the Internet Movie Database
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