March 20, 2006 @ 11:50 am

Professor X of the X-Clan Dies

Mark Lelinwalla

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right Professor X, born Lumumba Carson, was the son of influential activist Sonny Carson, who became a cornerstone of the black nationalist community, and was famous for his The Education of Sonny Carson autobiography. Following in his famous father’s footsteps, Professor X founded Blackwatch, a grassroots political organization.

The politically-charged X-Clan released their To The East, Blackwards album in 1990, followed by their Xodus LP in 1992. In between the two albums, Professor X dropped more politically-stirring rhymes with his debut solo album, Years of the 9, On The Blackhand Side, in 1991.

After the X-Clan disbanded, Professor X released his second solo album, Puss ‘N Boots (The Struggle Continues), in 1993.

In 1995, Sugar Shaft, another X-Clan core member, passed away due to AIDS-related causes. Professor X used to say the phrase, Vanglorious, which was echoed by Redman years later.

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