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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.
Hodge grew up in San Antonio, Texas, where he spent his childhood in shelters, group homes, and the foster care system. He lived in more than 25 placements before aging out of foster care. He completed his education at Gary Job Corps, earning his high school diploma and certification as a nursing assistant. He later worked at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in San Antonio before pursuing a 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.
Hodge has been recognized nationally for both his music and activism. In 2025, he received two awards.
Hodge grew up in San Antonio, Texas, where he spent his childhood in shelters, group homes, and the foster care system. He lived in more than 25 placements before aging out of foster care. He completed his education at Gary Job Corps, earning his high school diploma and certification as a nursing assistant. He later worked at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in San Antonio before pursuing a 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.
Hodge has been recognized nationally for both his music and activism. In 2025, he received two awards.
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