| Professor X the Overseer | |
| Background: | solo_singer |
| Birth Name: | Lumumba Carson |
| Birth Date: | 4 August 1956 |
| Death Place: | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Alias: | Professor X, PXO, Baba Professor X the Overseer |
| Origin: | Brooklyn, New York, USA |
| Genre: | Hip hop |
| Occupation: | Rapper and activist |
| Years Active: | 1989–2006 |
| Label: | 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), 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.