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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.

Good friends with Eminem.

Was originally a rapper signed to Warner Brothers records.

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

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

I know a lot of people who are weak, who are in a perpetual cycle of poverty and being locked up. There are guys from my neighborhood who are in jail or who are dead. It does take a certain strength to know your environment and say, 'I can grow beyond it.'

I love kids, outings, camping, sports, Legoland, all the Daddy stuff. I love it. I wish I could just do that, but I have to work, too.

I grew up in a rough environment. You want to be strong and have your presence felt out there. That attitude reflects how people see you.

I always try to bring a certain masculine presence to what I do. That is part of the dynamic.

Eating right has made the biggest difference in my body.