TMZ Sports · Feb 18, 2019
Gripes Over All-Star Weekend Snub
... Wanted N.C. to Raise Up!
No shirts were taken off, twisted around hands and spun like helicopters at NBA All-Star Weekend in Charlotte ... and Petey Pablo is pissed.
Remember, Pablo's 2001 hit "Raise Up" is all about North Carolina pride -- and the NBA even used the song in All-Star game promo.
But Pablo, who's from N.C., wasn't invited to perform during the ASW festivities -- and it's clear he's upset about it, calling out the NBA, TNT and the Charlotte Hornets on social media.
"To all my fans thank you guys for all the love and support. You will have to ask @NBA @NBAonTNT @hornets @NBAAllStar why I wasn’t added as a performer this year for all star.