Cuddle_Core

Jeannail “Cuddle_Core” Carter is a professional esports competitor, commentator, public speaker, and content creator representing Red Bull Gaming. Specializing in Tekken, she has earned over 90 Top 8 finishes across major events including the TWT North American Finals, ICFC, Ultimate Fighting Arena, and Combo Breaker, establishing herself as one of the world’s top competitors.

Beyond competition, Cuddle_Core is a passionate advocate for representation, mental health, and community growth within gaming. Through charity initiatives and community events, she has helped raise more than $20,000 for organizations including Wings for Life, Gamers Outreach, and the 1000 Dreams Fund.

In addition to coaching and commentary work with DreamCon, PlayStation, Red Bull, and XO Academy x Red Bull, she has also appeared as a speaker and panelist for brands and events including Twitch Gaming, Riot Games, IGN, ALLY Financial, and AfroTech. Her accomplishments have been recognized through features in Twitch’s Black Excellence campaign, Forbes 30 Under 30, GLAMOUR x ALLY Financial’s Daring to Disrupt campaign, and the PlayStation PlayMakers program.

A native of Illinois, Cuddle_Core holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts and Illustration from Northern Illinois University.

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