Legislative Issues and Public Policy (LIPP) Committee

Phillip A. Singleton is a best-selling author, TEDx speaker, political strategist and influencer
known as the Hip Hop Lobbyist. He previously served as Legislative Director for a law firm,
providing legislative guidance, culturally targeted messaging and strategic campaign outreach
throughout the country.
In 2010, at the age of 24, he became the youngest African-American lobbyist in Florida’s
history.
During his time working in the political process, Phillip has played an instrumental role in
passing legislation regarding the expansion of Major League Soccer in Florida ( Orlando City
Soccer Club ); securing additional accreditation resources for national preeminent and
historically black colleges and universities ( Florida State University & Florida A&M University,
respectfully) ; campaign and election reform; along with securing millions in resources for various
economic development projects.
Phillip’s successful work in politics was highlighted in 2011 when the Florida Conference of
Black State Legislators (FCBSL) recognized him as an Emerging Leader. He was later featured
by 850 Business Magazine’s 40 under 40 for his work in the Florida Legislature. Phillip was also
a recipient of the Network of Young Professionals Top 20 under 40 Emerging Leaders for his
achievements in Law/Governmental Affairs.
In 2014, he founded the full service governmental affairs and multicultural outreach firm
Singleton Consulting. Since opening his firm, Phillip has focused on bridging the gap between
historically underrepresented communities and having a seat at the political table.
FloridaPolitics.com later recognized Phillip Singleton as one of the top 30 millennial political
operatives in the state and “the only consultant in The Process who can lay claim to the title ‘Hip
Hop Lobbyist.’”
As a result, the Phillip Singleton – Hip Hop Lobbyist – has secured millions of resources for
at-risk youth programs, PreK-12 schools and economic development initiatives in predominantly
urban communities.
These initiatives have helped create hundreds jobs in the tech sector, provided after school
programs for children living in high crime communities and provided substance abuse & mental
health counseling for at-risk youth living in the urban core.
Phillip is the co-author of the best-selling Faith Into Abundance: 30 Stories from
Successful Christian Entrepreneurs and Insider Secrets: A Guide To Influence Political
Decisions.
In 2017, Black Enterprise Magazine recognized Phillip Singleton as a Top 100 BE Modern Man
for his impact on state and federal politics, urban businesses and work in politics as the Hip
Hop Lobbyist.
In April 2018, U.S. Representative Al Lawson (FL) hired Phillip Singleton as his Senior
Advisor leading back-to-back historic wins during the 2018 and 2020 campaign cycle.
Phillip attended Florida A&M University. He is married to Jalencia A. Singleton of Delray
Beach, Florida.