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.

North Carolina has an official state dog – the plot 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 ...

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. "My label was like, ...

A new Senate bill proposes adopting the song "Raise Up" as North Carolina's official state hip-hop song. Why it matters: All my fellow North Carolinians know the 2001 hit by Petey Pablo. We've all, at ...

National conventions are known for announcing party nominations and platforms. So how could this Democratic National Convention with a brand-new presidential campaign be different? And what role will ...

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 ...

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 ...

When the roll call finally reached states that start with “N,” North Carolina introduced itself to the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night with a revved-up Tar Heel anthem that got a room ...