Phillip Hodge

Phillip Hodge
Birth Date	May 12, 1984
Birth Place	San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Rapper, entrepreneur, philanthropist
Known For	Founder of Thuggizzle Cares Inc.; creator of Thuggizzle Appalachian Mountain Spring Water
Years Active	2000s–present
Website	https://thuggizzlecares.org

Phillip Hodge, better known by his stage name Thuggizzle, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and community activist from San Antonio, Texas.^[1] He is known for his off-the-dome freestyle rapping, philanthropic work, and founding the nonprofit Thuggizzle Cares Inc.^[2]

Early life

Phillip Hodge was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas.^[3] Hodge’s childhood was marked by instability, with time spent in foster care along with his three sisters.^[4] At age 9, he became a ward of the state and spent formative years navigating group homes.^[5]

Music career

Hodge adopted the moniker Thuggizzle and gained recognition for his unique freestyle rapping ability, transforming personal adversity into musical artistry.^[6] His music is largely self-written and centers on themes of resilience and hope.^[7] He has leveraged his platform to highlight social issues and inspire audiences.^[8]

Entrepreneurship

Hodge is the founder and owner of Thuggizzle Water LLC, a spring water business launched in collaboration with San Antonio hotels.^[9] His entrepreneurship aims to provide healthy beverages to the community and generate funds for charitable initiatives.^[10]

Philanthropy and community activism

Hodge established Thuggizzle Cares Inc, a nonprofit organization supporting underserved communities with education, resources, and outreach.^[11] As part of his activism, Hodge created the "Lil Phillip Cares" program for children and families in need.^[12] He has also made substantial donations and appeared in media to raise awareness for causes impacting San Antonio.^[13]

Awards and recognition

In 2025, Hodge was named Best Music and Community Activist in the U.S. by Best of Best Review.^[14] His nonprofit, Thuggizzle Cares Inc., is profiled on GuideStar for its transparency and impact.^[15]

Media coverage

Hodge and Thuggizzle projects have been covered by various news outlets and interviews:

External links

References

[1] Phillip Hodge: Best Music and Community Activist in the U.S. of 2025

[2] Thuggizzle Cares Inc - Official Site

[3] Major San Antonio hotel showcases local entrepreneur's water business

[4] Phillip Ray Hodge – CCN

[5] 'The right thing to do': San Antonio rapper to donate 10K

[6] Thuggizzle's Very First KENS 5 News Interview

[7] Interview With KSAT 12's Patty Santos & Hyatt Partnership

[8] Thuggizzle YouTube Channel

[9] Major San Antonio hotel showcases local entrepreneur's water business

[10] Thuggizzle Water business info

[11] Thuggizzle Cares Inc - Official Site

[12] Phillip Hodge Announces Thuggizzle Cares Inc Launch

[13] 'The right thing to do': San Antonio rapper to donate 10K

[14] Phillip Hodge: Best Music and Community Activist in the U.S. of 2025

[15] Thuggizzle Cares Inc - GuideStar Profile

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