Moses Barrett III (born July 22, 1973),[1][2][3] better known by his stage name Petey Pablo, is an American rapper and record producer from Greenville, North Carolina.

He is best known for his 2003 crunk single "Freek-a-Leek," which peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Prior, he signed with Jive Records to release his 2001 single "Raise Up" (featuring Timbaland), which served as a tribute to his native Greenville and peaked at number 25 on the chart.

[4] Born in Greenville, North Carolina, Barrett spent five years in prison for a 1993 armed robbery and upon his release moved to New York City, where he met Black Rob and Busta Rhymes, and, according to rumor, was signed to Jive Records after the A&R director overheard him rapping in a club bathroom.

[9] Also in 2004, Petey Pablo achieved more mainstream success for his feature on Ciara's hit single "Goodies" which topped the Billboard Hot 100.

[12] On September 11, 2010, Petey Pablo was arrested at Raleigh-Durham International Airport after trying to carry a stolen 9mm semi-automatic pistol aboard a US Airways flight bound for Los Angeles.