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Worth a “power trip” (nod to J. Cole’s OG Born Sinner viral banger)—NC is home to a host of hot homegrown celebs. From the Sedaris sibs to Lauren Kennedy to Ariana DeBose, the arts are clearly alive on the NC streets. That gift of fab stretches from stage to screen to screens (hey, bball legends!). But which stars are most searched? Worth a Google. According to Bet Carolina’s hyperlocalized analytics, these 10 NC-born celebs are on the tip of everyone’s fingertips.
- Michael Jordan—aka Air Jordan
Basketball Hall of Famer + UNC standout + Hornets owner (reportedly selling)
Wilmington - Stephen Curry
Warriors guard + Davidson College alum
Charlotte - Hunter Schafer
Actress (Euphoria)
Raleigh - DaBaby
Rapper
Charlotte - Zach Galifianakis
Actor (The Hangover trilogy) + NC State near-alum
North Wilkesboro - Zion Williamson
Pelicans forward + Duke standout
Salisbury - Luke Combs
Country music legend who came on like a “hurricane” + App State near-alum
Charlotte - MrBeast
YouTuber/internet personality
Greenville - Chris Paul
Suns guard + Wake Forest University alum
Winston-Salem - J. Cole
Rapper + Dreamville creator
Fayetteville
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