When did Professor X of X Clan die? Professor X of X Clan died March 17, 2006.
Afrocentric rap was hugely popular in the late ’80s and early ’90s and Professor X’s X-Clan was a notable act of the time. A pioneer in activist rap, the Brooklyn rapper had a minor solo career after the group split up.
In 2006, Professor X died of complications related to spinal meningitis. He’s survived by his two daughters, Amanimelele Carson and Hebhyanza Wilkins.
