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'''Phillip | '''Thuggizzle''' (real name '''Phillip Hodge''', born '''May 12, 1984''', in San Antonio, Texas) is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the founder of '''Thuggizzle Music Group''', '''Thuggizzle Water LLC''', and the nonprofit '''Thuggizzle Cares Inc.''', which empowers youth through literacy programs, incentives like ''Thuggizzle Make The Grade'', and community donations. Raised in shelters, group homes, and the foster care system, Thuggizzle overcame early challenges to build a career in music and community service. His story includes performing alongside '''Snoop Dogg, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Cypress Hill''', and others, while also launching eco-friendly products and youth initiatives.<ref>[https://usanews.com/newsroom/thuggizzle-water-a-legacy-of-community-impact-and-sustainable-innovation USA News: Thuggizzle Water – A Legacy of Community Impact and Sustainable Innovation]</ref><ref>[https://bestofbestreview.com/awards/phillip-hodge-best-music-and-community-activist-in-the-u-s-of-2025 Best of Best Review: Phillip Hodge – Best Music and Community Activist in the U.S. of 2025]</ref> | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
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== Music career == | == Music career == | ||
Performing under the stage name '''Thuggizzle''', Hodge began releasing independent rap music in the 2000s. His work has been distributed on major streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music. He has also toured nationally, sharing stages with artists such as Snoop Dogg, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and Cypress Hill.<ref>[https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/The-right-thing-to-do-S-A-rapper-Thuggizzle-16121538.php Express News: "The right thing to do": S.A. rapper Thuggizzle supports local community]</ref> | Performing under the stage name '''Thuggizzle''', Hodge began releasing independent rap music in the 2000s. His work has been distributed on major streaming platforms including Spotify and Apple Music. He has also toured nationally, sharing stages with artists such as Snoop Dogg, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and Cypress Hill.<ref>[https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/The-right-thing-to-do-S-A-rapper-Thuggizzle-16121538.php Express News: "The right thing to do": S.A. rapper Thuggizzle supports local community]</ref><ref>[https://ventsmagazine.com/2025/09/17/thuggizzle-water-community-impact-and-eco-innovation/ Vents Magazine – Thuggizzle Water Community Impact]</ref> | ||
== Entrepreneurship == | == Entrepreneurship == | ||
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* [https://iamthuggizzle.com Official website] | * [https://iamthuggizzle.com Official website] | ||
* [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3rU4AjnMarRv8zO9P5D6CW Thuggizzle on Spotify] | * [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3rU4AjnMarRv8zO9P5D6CW Thuggizzle on Spotify] | ||
* [https://thuggizzlecares.org/ Thuggizzle Cares Inc.] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||