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NC bill would honor Petey Pablo's "Raise Up" as official state hip-hop song

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 ...
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North Carolina Democrat Wants Petey Pablo’s “Raise Up” To Be State Anthem

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 ...
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Raise up: Petey Pablo anthem to North Carolina proposed as state hip-hop song

North Carolina has an official state dog, state tree and state bird. But what about an official state hip-hop song? On Tuesday, state senator Natalie Murdock pitched an idea. North Carolina has an ...