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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...