Petey Pablo’s hit song “Raise Up” from 2001 is being considered to be designated as North Carolina’s official hip-hop track by a new Senate bill. The bill, proposed by Democrat Natalie Murdock from Durham, aims to acknowledge the song's significance in the state’s culture, where it has been widely embraced at various events. Produced by Timbaland, the track was the lead single from Petey Pablo’s debut album, reaching No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and receiving a Gold certification in 2002. Known for its catchy hook and reference to North Carolina, the song has become a popular unofficial anthem played at sports games in the state. If the bill (Senate Bill 512) is approved, “Raise Up” will join other official state symbols such as the dogwood flower and the cardinal in North Carolina. It is now up to lawmakers to decide whether Petey Pablo's song will be granted official status as one of North Carolina's state symbols.