Although Curry became one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history with the Golden State Warriors<\/a>, his Carolina roots have always remained important. Born in Akron, Ohio, Curry grew up in Charlotte while his father, Dell Curry, played for the Charlotte Hornets<\/a>.<\/p>\n That connection kept Curry close to the city and its sports teams, including the Panthers.<\/p>\n Curry even represented the Panthers during Super Bowl 50<\/a> by serving as the team’s “Keep Pounding” drummer before their matchup against the Denver Broncos.<\/a><\/p>\n For a franchise built around community, having one of basketball’s biggest stars represent the team was a perfect fit.<\/p>\n Luke Combs is one of country music’s biggest names<\/a>, but before he became a Grammy-nominated artist, he was just another passionate Panthers fan from North Carolina.<\/p>\n The Asheville native has never hidden his love for the team and has proudly represented the Panthers throughout his rise in the music industry.<\/p>\n Combs also has a unique Carolina connection with former Panthers running back Rico Dowdle. Both grew up in Asheville and attended A.C. Reynolds High School,<\/a>\u00a0locking in another link between the Panthers and one of country music’s biggest stars.<\/p>\n The relationship between NASCAR<\/a> and football runs deep in North Carolina, so it should come as no surprise that one of racing’s biggest names is also a Panthers fan.<\/p>\n Austin Dillon, a two-time NASCAR Xfinity Series champion<\/a> and Daytona 500 winner, grew up in Welcome, North Carolina.<\/p>\n Like many fans throughout the state, Dillon’s connection to the Panthers comes from representing the culture of the Carolinas. NASCAR and football are two of the biggest parts of the region’s sports identity, making Dillon’s Panthers fandom a natural fit and one he wears proudly.<\/p>\n Brooklyn Decker<\/a> was born in Ohio, but North Carolina became his home. After moving to Charlotte as a kid, Decker created a connection to the Panthers and has supported the team throughout her career.<\/p>\n Her story is similar to many Carolina Panthers fans who are transplants to the Carolinas but adopted the team after making the area their home. That ability to bring people together has always been one of the defining characteristics of Panthers Nation.<\/p>\n Charlotte’s music scene has grown over the years, and rapper DaBaby has become one of the city’s biggest stars<\/a>.<\/p>\n A native of Charlotte, DaBaby has shown his support for the Panthers throughout his career. Back in 2015, he released a Panthers-themed anthem during the team’s historic run to Super Bowl 50. His connection to the team represents the bond between the Panthers and the city they call home.<\/p>\n For many Charlotte natives, supporting the Panthers is not just about football. It is about representing where they come from.<\/p>\n Another non-native who is a Panthers Fan, Nick Cannon, has shown plenty of love for the Panthers.<\/p>\n The entertainer surprised many fans when he publicly supported Carolina instead of his hometown Chargers<\/a> during their move to Los Angeles. Cannon’s fandom is another example of how the Panthers have built a fanbase beyond traditional geographic boundaries.<\/p>\n The Panthers have always done a good job of embracing their connection with entertainment, and WWE superstar R-Truth<\/a> is one of the franchise’s most energetic supporters.<\/p>\n A Charlotte native, R-Truth has supported the Panthers since the early days of the franchise. His passion eventually led to him becoming an official team ambassador<\/a>, where he has helped bring energy to the stadium and connect with fans.<\/p>\n One of the coolest parts of R-Truth’s Panthers fandom is that he is the bridge between generations. With not only fans but with players. Many current players grew up watching him in WWE, and now he has been cheering them on from the sidelines.<\/p>\n A list of famous Carolina Panthers fans would not be complete without a little fun.<\/p>\nLuke Combs (Country Music Superstar)<\/h3>\n
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Austin Dillon (NASCAR Champion)<\/h3>\n
Brooklyn Decker (Actress and Model)<\/h3>\n
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DaBaby (Rapper)<\/h3>\n
Nick Cannon (Actor, Rapper, and Television Host)<\/h3>\n
R-Truth (WWE Superstar)<\/h3>\n
Homer Simpson (Fictional Character): Honorable Mention<\/span><\/h3>\n