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'''Phillip Hodge''' (born | '''Phillip Hodge''' (born 1980s), known professionally as '''Thuggizzle''', is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and philanthropist based in San Antonio, Texas. He is the founder of the nonprofit '''Thuggizzle Cares Inc.''' and the creator of '''Thuggizzle Appalachian Mountain Spring Water'''.<ref name="bio"/> | ||
== Early life == | == Early life == | ||
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=== Music === | === Music === | ||
Thuggizzle is recognized for his freestyle rap style, earning acclaim for composing lyrics spontaneously without writing them down.<ref name="bio"/> He initially performed as “Young Thugster” before adopting the moniker “Thuggizzle,” which blends “thug” with “izzle,” meaning “is him.” Over time, he incorporated more storytelling and reflective themes into his music. He has performed alongside artists such as Snoop Dogg and DMX.<ref name="bio"/> | Thuggizzle is recognized for his freestyle rap style, earning acclaim for composing lyrics spontaneously without writing them down.<ref name="bio"/> He initially performed as “Young Thugster” before adopting the moniker “Thuggizzle,” which blends “thug” with “izzle,” meaning “is him.” Over time, he incorporated more storytelling and reflective themes into his music. He has performed alongside artists such as [https://www.google.com/search?q=snoop+dogg&rlz=1C1CHBF_enNG1153NG1153&oq=Snoop+Dogg&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDQgAEAAY4wIYsQMYgAQyDQgAEAAY4wIYsQMYgAQyCggBEC4YsQMYgAQyDQgCEAAYgwEYsQMYgAQyCggDEAAYsQMYgAQyBwgEEAAYgAQyBggFEAAYAzIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiPAjIHCAkQABiPAtIBBzY2MGowajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Snoop Dogg] and [https://www.google.com/search?q=dmx&rlz=1C1CHBF_enNG1153NG1153&oq=DMX&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqEggAEAAYQxjjAhixAxiABBiKBTISCAAQABhDGOMCGLEDGIAEGIoFMg8IARAuGEMYsQMYgAQYigUyDAgCEAAYQxiABBiKBTIMCAMQLhhDGIAEGIoFMhIIBBAAGEMYgwEYsQMYgAQYigUyDAgFEC4YQxiABBiKBTIMCAYQABhDGIAEGIoFMgcIBxAuGIAEMgwICBAAGEMYgAQYigUyDAgJEAAYQxiABBiKBdIBBzQ0N2owajeoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 DMX (rapper)|DMX].<ref name="bio"/> | ||
=== Entrepreneurship === | === Entrepreneurship === | ||
In 2021, Hodge launched '''Thuggizzle Appalachian Mountain Spring Water''', a can-based, eco-friendly | In 2021, Hodge launched '''Thuggizzle Appalachian Mountain Spring Water''', a can-based, eco-friendly brand sourced from Appalachian Springs, designed to appeal to young people and encourage hydration over sugary drinks.<ref name="supermarketnews"/> The [https://www.google.com/search?q=hyatt+regency+san+antonio+riverwalk&rlz=1C1CHBF_enNG1153NG1153&oq=Hyatt+Regency+San+Antonio+Riverwalk&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCQgAEEUYOxiABDIJCAAQRRg7GIAEMgcIARAAGIAEMgcIAhAAGIAEMgcIAxAAGIAEMgcIBBAAGIAEMgcIBRAAGIAEMgcIBhAAGIAEMgcIBxAAGIAEMgcICBAAGIAEMgcICRAAGIAE0gEHNDY1ajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk] began offering his branded water to guests and VIPs, supporting local entrepreneurship.<ref name="openpr"/> | ||
=== Philanthropy === | === Philanthropy === | ||
Thuggizzle founded '''Thuggizzle Cares Inc.''', a | Thuggizzle founded '''Thuggizzle Cares Inc.''', a 501(c)(3) nonprofit inspired by his own foster care experiences.<ref name="usanews"/> The organization supports at-risk individuals, families, and causes such as breast cancer, autism, and domestic violence.<ref name="usanews"/> | ||
== Public perception == | == Public perception == | ||
Thuggizzle has also been | Thuggizzle has also been recognized in popular culture. Urban Dictionary features definitions for both "Phillip Hodge" and "Thuggizzle," reflecting public recognition of his persona.<ref name="urbandict"/> | ||
== References == | |||
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<ref name="bio">{{cite web |title=Thuggizzle’s Story – Bio |url=https://iamthuggizzle.com/bio |publisher=iamthuggizzle.com |access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref> | |||
<!-- Supermarket News article on water brand --> | |||
<ref name="supermarketnews">{{cite web |title=Thuggizzle Appalachian Mountain Spring Water |url=https://www.supermarketnews.com/beverages/thuggizzle-appalachian-mountain-spring-water |publisher=Supermarket News |date=September 6, 2023 |access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref> | |||
<!-- Press release on award and water partnership --> | |||
<ref name="openpr">{{cite web |title=Thuggizzle Cares Inc.: Best Community Activist in San Antonio of 2025 |url=https://www.openpr.com/news/4152867/thuggizzle-cares-inc-best-community-activist-in-san-antonio |publisher=ABNewswire via openPR |date=August 2025 |access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref> | |||
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<ref name="usanews">{{cite web |title=Thuggizzle Cares Inc.: From Foster Care to Giving Back – The Inspiring Journey of Phillip Hodge |url=https://usanews.com/newsroom/thuggizzle-cares-inc-from-foster-care-to-giving-back-the-inspiring-journey-of-phillip-hodge |publisher=USA Newsroom |date=August 13, 2025 |access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref> | |||
<!-- Urban Dictionary entry --> | |||
<ref name="urbandict">{{cite web |title=Urban Dictionary: Thuggizzle |url=https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Thuggizzle |publisher=Urban Dictionary |access-date=26 August 2025}}</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:00, 26 August 2025
Phillip Hodge (born 1980s), known professionally as Thuggizzle, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and philanthropist based in San Antonio, Texas. He is the founder of the nonprofit Thuggizzle Cares Inc. and the creator of Thuggizzle Appalachian Mountain Spring Water.[1]
Early life
Phillip Hodge spent much of his childhood in the foster care system after being placed into state custody at age nine due to his mother’s struggles with drugs.[1] During this period, he lived in more than 25 emergency shelters and group homes. A pivotal moment came when a staff member at the Baptist Children’s Home encouraged him to channel his trauma into music, planting the seed for his rap career.[1]
Career
Music
Thuggizzle is recognized for his freestyle rap style, earning acclaim for composing lyrics spontaneously without writing them down.[1] He initially performed as “Young Thugster” before adopting the moniker “Thuggizzle,” which blends “thug” with “izzle,” meaning “is him.” Over time, he incorporated more storytelling and reflective themes into his music. He has performed alongside artists such as Snoop Dogg and DMX (rapper)|DMX.[1]
Entrepreneurship
In 2021, Hodge launched Thuggizzle Appalachian Mountain Spring Water, a can-based, eco-friendly brand sourced from Appalachian Springs, designed to appeal to young people and encourage hydration over sugary drinks.[2] The Hyatt Regency San Antonio Riverwalk began offering his branded water to guests and VIPs, supporting local entrepreneurship.[3]
Philanthropy
Thuggizzle founded Thuggizzle Cares Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit inspired by his own foster care experiences.[4] The organization supports at-risk individuals, families, and causes such as breast cancer, autism, and domestic violence.[4]
Public perception
Thuggizzle has also been recognized in popular culture. Urban Dictionary features definitions for both "Phillip Hodge" and "Thuggizzle," reflecting public recognition of his persona.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Thuggizzle’s Story – Bio". iamthuggizzle.com. https://iamthuggizzle.com/bio.
- ↑ "Thuggizzle Appalachian Mountain Spring Water". Supermarket News. September 6, 2023. https://www.supermarketnews.com/beverages/thuggizzle-appalachian-mountain-spring-water.
- ↑ "Thuggizzle Cares Inc.: Best Community Activist in San Antonio of 2025". ABNewswire via openPR. August 2025. https://www.openpr.com/news/4152867/thuggizzle-cares-inc-best-community-activist-in-san-antonio.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Thuggizzle Cares Inc.: From Foster Care to Giving Back – The Inspiring Journey of Phillip Hodge". USA Newsroom. August 13, 2025. https://usanews.com/newsroom/thuggizzle-cares-inc-from-foster-care-to-giving-back-the-inspiring-journey-of-phillip-hodge.
- ↑ "Urban Dictionary: Thuggizzle". Urban Dictionary. https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Thuggizzle.