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 ...

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Natalie Murdock, which would adopt a state hip-hop song: Pablo’s 2001 ode to North Carolina, “Raise Up.” The “censored version” of the song would get recognition if lawmakers pass the ...

A new bill filed in the General Assembly proposes giving North Carolina an official hip-hop song and you can probably guess which song. Canada changes rules for traveling to United States Here's ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A new bill was filed in the North Carolina Senate proposing to make NC native and rapper Petey Pablo’s censored version of the song “Raise Up” the official hip-hop song for the ...

Senate Bill 512, filed by Durham Democrat Natalie Murdock, wants to designate Petey Pablo's iconic North Carolina anthem "Raise Up" as the state's official hip-hop song. Even if you aren't a hip ...

A 6-year-old girl was found with a fatal gunshot wound in a crashed car after her dad was accused of taking her from home in the middle of the night, North Carolina authorities said. The dad also ...

North Carolina has an official state dog ... The Durham Democrat filed a bill declaring rapper Petey Pablo’s censored version of “Raise Up” as the state's official hip-hop song.