Petey Pablo’s iconic 2001 hit “Raise Up” could soon become the official Hip-Hop anthem of North Carolina, thanks to a new bill filed by Democratic Senators on Tuesday (March 25). Hailing from N.C.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A new bill filed in the General Assembly proposes giving North Carolina an official hip-hop song and you can probably guess which song. Senate Bill 512, filed by Durham Democrat ...

North Carolina has an official state dog – the plott hound, a state tree – the dogwood – and a state bird – the cardinal.But what about an official state hip-hop song? On Tuesday, state senator ...

Petey Pablo’s “Raise Up” could soon become North Carolina’s official hip-hop song under a new Senate bill recognizing its lasting impact on the state’s culture. The proposal, introduced by Durham ...

The rapper Petey Pablo, a native of Greenville known for his hit singles "Raise Up" and "Freek-a-Leek," led the 2024 class of inductees into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. On Sunday, as ICE ...

When Petey Pablo wrote his hit song "Raise Up," he wanted to give North Carolina the recognition it deserved, but his record label at the time wasn't so sure they heard a hit. When Petey Pablo wrote ...

NC rapper Petey Pablo is speaking out after U.S. Customs and Border Protection used one of his songs in a video about CBP's Charlotte operation. Clay Higgins was the only Republican to vote against ...