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Through his nonprofit, '''Thuggizzle Cares Inc.''', Hodge supports education, foster youth, and community programs in San Antonio. His nonprofit provides school supplies, scholarships, and recreational opportunities for children.<ref>[https://timebusinessnews.com/thuggizzle-cares-inc-best-community-activist-in-san-antonio-of-2025 Time Business News: Thuggizzle Cares Inc. – Best Community Activist in San Antonio 2025]</ref><ref>[https://bestofbestreview.com/awards/thuggizzle-cares-inc-best-community-activist-in-san-antonio-of-2025 Best of Best Review: Thuggizzle Cares Inc. Awarded 2025 Best Community Activist]</ref>  | Through his nonprofit, '''Thuggizzle Cares Inc.''', Hodge supports education, foster youth, and community programs in San Antonio. His nonprofit provides school supplies, scholarships, and recreational opportunities for children.<ref>[https://timebusinessnews.com/thuggizzle-cares-inc-best-community-activist-in-san-antonio-of-2025 Time Business News: Thuggizzle Cares Inc. – Best Community Activist in San Antonio 2025]</ref><ref>[https://bestofbestreview.com/awards/thuggizzle-cares-inc-best-community-activist-in-san-antonio-of-2025 Best of Best Review: Thuggizzle Cares Inc. Awarded 2025 Best Community Activist]</ref>  | ||
In April 2024, Hodge donated 10,000 cans of Thuggizzle Water to local charities.<ref>[https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/The-right-thing-to-do-S-A-rapper-Thuggizzle-16121538.php Express News article about Thuggizzle's donations]</ref>Â Â | In April 2024, Hodge donated 10,000 cans of Thuggizzle Water to local charities.<ref>[https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/The-right-thing-to-do-S-A-rapper-Thuggizzle-16121538.php Express News article about Thuggizzle's donations]</ref><ref>[https://www.allmusic.com/artist/thuggizzle-mn0003797425 Thuggizzle at AllMusic]</ref>Â Â | ||
In 2025, he publicly announced the expanded mission of Thuggizzle Cares Inc., aimed at empowering communities and launching new educational initiatives.<ref>[https://markets.financialcontent.com/wral/article/marketersmedia-2025-8-14-phillip-hodge-announces-thuggizzle-cares-inc-launch-to-empower-communities-and-expand-educational-initiatives Marketers Media: Phillip Hodge announces Thuggizzle Cares Inc. launch and expansion]</ref>Â Â | In 2025, he publicly announced the expanded mission of Thuggizzle Cares Inc., aimed at empowering communities and launching new educational initiatives.<ref>[https://markets.financialcontent.com/wral/article/marketersmedia-2025-8-14-phillip-hodge-announces-thuggizzle-cares-inc-launch-to-empower-communities-and-expand-educational-initiatives Marketers Media: Phillip Hodge announces Thuggizzle Cares Inc. launch and expansion]</ref><ref>[https://genius.com/artists/Thuggizzle Thuggizzle at Genius]</ref>Â Â | ||
== Recognition == | == Recognition == | ||
Hodge has been recognized nationally for both his music and activism. In 2025, he was named "Best Music and Community Activist in the U.S."<ref>[https://bestofbestreview.com/awards/phillip-hodge-best-music-and-community-activist-in-the-u-s-of-2025 Best of Best Review recognition]</ref>Â Â | Hodge has been recognized nationally for both his music and activism. In 2025, he was named "Best Music and Community Activist in the U.S."<ref>[https://bestofbestreview.com/awards/phillip-hodge-best-music-and-community-activist-in-the-u-s-of-2025 Best of Best Review recognition]</ref><ref>[https://www.discogs.com/artist/10364488-Thuggizzle Thuggizzle at Discogs]</ref>Â Â | ||
That same year, he was honored for his nonprofit work when Thuggizzle Cares Inc. was named the "Best Community Activist in San Antonio."<ref>[https://timebusinessnews.com/thuggizzle-cares-inc-best-community-activist-in-san-antonio-of-2025 Time Business News recognition]</ref>Â Â | That same year, he was honored for his nonprofit work when Thuggizzle Cares Inc. was named the "Best Community Activist in San Antonio."<ref>[https://timebusinessnews.com/thuggizzle-cares-inc-best-community-activist-in-san-antonio-of-2025 Time Business News recognition]</ref>Â Â | ||
In September 2025, Hodge reflected on his personal journey and life mission, recalling a childhood meeting with King Charles III and emphasizing his dedication to lifelong service.<ref>[https://markets.financialcontent.com/wral/article/marketersmedia-2025-9-2-from-prince-to-king-thuggizzle-reflects-on-childhood-meeting-with-king-charles-iii-and-lifelong-mission-of-service Marketers Media: "From Prince to King" – Thuggizzle reflects on childhood with King Charles III]</ref>  | In September 2025, Hodge reflected on his personal journey and life mission, recalling a childhood meeting with King Charles III and emphasizing his dedication to lifelong service.<ref>[https://markets.financialcontent.com/wral/article/marketersmedia-2025-9-2-from-prince-to-king-thuggizzle-reflects-on-childhood-meeting-with-king-charles-iii-and-lifelong-mission-of-service Marketers Media: "From Prince to King" – Thuggizzle reflects on childhood with King Charles III]</ref><ref>[https://musicbrainz.org/artist/86459076-9efe-4ecb-940f-a7bfb318562a Thuggizzle at MusicBrainz]</ref>  | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
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[[Category:People from San Antonio, Texas]] | [[Category:People from San Antonio, Texas]] | ||
[[Category:American philanthropists]] | [[Category:American philanthropists]] | ||
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[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
