Was the first choice to play Quincy McCall in Love and BasketBall but had to drop out due to a schedule conflict and was replaced by Omar Epps.

Engaged to director assistant Oni Souratha on May 9, 2007.

Good friends with E.R. costar, Goran Visnjic.

Son, Mekhi Thira Phifer, Jr., born 30 October 2007. Mother is fiancée Oni Souratha.

Good friends with Eminem.

Is mentioned in Eminem`s song "Lose Yourself". The song is part of the 8 Mile (2002) soundtrack. Phifer and Eminem both starred in this movie.

Appeared in Vibe magazine for the article "Can`t A Brother Get No Love".(August 1999 issue).

Was originally a rapper signed to Warner Brothers records

Is mentioned in Eminem`s song "Lose Yourself". The song is part of the 8 Mile (2002) soundtrack. Phifer and Eminem both starred in this movie.

Enjoys going to the rifle ranges around Los Angeles and target shooting to relieve stress and have fun.

Along with the Pennsylvania-based charity organization, The Vine Group, he donated over $100,000 in scholarships, books and computers to Ibadan, Nigeria where the Mekhi Phifer Education Center will open in 2005 to help poor children get an education.

Owns an "Athlete`s Foot" store franchise which sells athletic footwear in California. Owns six stores with two of them up and running.

Has been "Punk`d" by Ashton Kutcher.

Son named Omikaye with actress Malinda Williams

First name is pronounced "Meck-high"