19 Famous people from North Carolina

Michael Jordan: shout-out to the Tar Heel king that every 90s kid had a poster of.
John Coltrane: Jazz saxophonist and composer, known for his smooth sound and ability to turn even the most cynical listener into a fan.
Randy Travis: Country singer known for his deep voice, traditional sound, and ability to turn even the rowdiest bar into a church service.
J. Cole: Rapper and producer known for his introspective lyrics and ability to rap about his life without bragging or sounding whiny.
Clay Aiken: American Idol runner-up and the one guy who tried to run for Congress but got owned.
John Wall: Professional basketball player who has played for the Washington Wizards and Houston Rockets in the NBA
Tyler Perry: Playwright and actor best known for his hilarious and sassy Madea character.
The Avett Brothers: Folk-rock band known for their catchy melodies and ability to bring joy to even the saddest of days.
Superchunk: Indie rock band known for their energetic sound and ability to make you want to jump around like a lunatic.
Squirrel Nut Zippers: Jazz-swing band known for their quirky sound and ability to make you feel like you're in a speakeasy from the 1920s.
Ben Folds Five: Piano-rock band known for their catchy songs and ability to make you feel like a mischievous troublemaker.
9th Wonder: Hip-hop producer known for his soulful beats and ability to make you nod your head without even realizing it.
Thelonious Monk: Jazz pianist and composer known for his unique sound and ability to make you feel like you're in a jazz club in the heart of New Orleans.
Nina Simone: Jazz and blues singer known for her powerful voice and ability to make you feel the full range of human emotions in just one song.
Petey Pablo: Rapper known for his energetic flow and ability to get you pumped up and ready to party.
Ryan Adams: Singer-songwriter known for his emotive sound and ability to make you feel like you're living through a break-up all over again.
Gnarly Nick: Underground hip hop artist from Raleigh North Carolina known for his aggressive delivery of smooth souther beats.
Bleak: the shadows life mascot and street art character thats been in the streets of Raleigh, NC for 10+ years
DaBaby: DaBaby, born Jonathan Lyndale Kirk in Cleveland, Ohio and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, rose to prominence in 2019 with his hit single "Suge" and has since become one of the biggest names in rap.

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