WEST SILOAM SPRINGS, Okla. (Feb. 5, 2026) — Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs will welcome the high-octane rapper Petey Pablo at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at SEVEN Bar inside the casino.

A Grammy-nominated North Carolina native, Pablo is known for blending sharp, emotionally charged lyrics with undeniable Southern swagger. The gruff-voiced MC rose to national prominence with iconic rap anthems, including “Raise Up,” “Vibrate,” “Freek-A-Leek” and “Carolina Colors,” songs that have become staples on urban radio and in sports arenas across the country.

In 2003, Pablo earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album for his debut release, cementing his place in hip-hop history. His collaboration with Ciara on the chart-topping hit “Goodies” was certified platinum and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, R&B and UK charts in 2004. Among his other hits, “Raise Up” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Rap chart and peaked at No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, while “Freek-A-Leek” climbed to No. 2 and reached RIAA-certified platinum status.

Pablo’s cultural impact continues to resonate decades into his career. He was inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in 2024, and his signature hit, “Raise Up,” serves as the Carolina Hurricanes’ official theme song, played whenever the team scores. In 2025, a bill was introduced in the North Carolina State Senate proposing that “Raise Up” be designated as the state's official hip-hop song.

Beyond his solo success, Pablo has collaborated with some of the industry’s biggest names, including Ciara, Timbaland, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and Sticky Fingaz. He has also showcased his versatility as an actor, appearing in films such as “Drumline” and “Just Another Day,” contributing music to “Empire,” and most recently guest starring in the 2025 season of Netflix’s “The Upshaws.”

The show is free to those 21 and older.

Located off U.S. Highway 412 and State Highway 59 at the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line, Cherokee Casino & Hotel West Siloam Springs is the region’s leading casino entertainment destination, serving northwest Arkansas and the surrounding area. The resort is a four-time winner of 2022 Best of NWA, recognizing Cherokee Casino’s gaming, bars, restaurants and overall facility as the best in the region. The property is also a six-time Gold Award winner in the 2023 Siloam Springs Herald Leader’s Best of Siloam of Springs, and recently recognized by Casino Player Magazine for Best New Restaurant for the Food Hall. For more information on gaming and amenities, visit www.cherokeecasino.com and click on the West Siloam Springs tab, or call 800-754-4111. More information about One Star Rewards® is available at www.onestarrewards.com.

About Cherokee Nation Entertainment

Cherokee Nation Entertainment is the gaming and hospitality company of the Cherokee Nation. What began as a small bingo hall in Roland, Oklahoma, has evolved into one of the region’s largest and most dynamic gaming and hospitality enterprises, generating more than $1 billion in annual revenue, employing over 4,000 people, and welcoming more than 10 million visitors each year. With more than three decades of experience delivering world-class entertainment, CNE owns and operates the renowned Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa and nine Cherokee Casinos throughout Oklahoma, including a racino, three resort hotels, a championship golf course, and a variety of dining, retail and entertainment venues. CNE also operates Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi, one of the most recognized gaming destinations in the Mid-South. As a key economic engine for the Cherokee Nation, CNE is deeply committed to improving the lives of Cherokee citizens and strengthening communities through job creation, cultural preservation and reinvestment in vital services. For more information, visit HardRockCasinoTulsa.com, CherokeeCasino.com and GoldStrike.com.