<P> Jimmy 's best friend Future ( Mekhi Phifer ) pushes him to get his revenge by competing against the Leaders of the Free World at the next rap battle . However Jimmy 's late - night shift conflicts with the timing of the next battle tournament . But a goodbye visit from Alex , who is moving to New York , changes his mind about competing . Paul , the work colleague whom Jimmy had stood up for earlier , agrees to cover his shift at work as a thank you , and Jimmy goes to the battle . </P>
<P> Jimmy 's best friend Future ( Mekhi Phifer ) pushes him to get his revenge by competing against the Leaders of the Free World at the next rap battle . However Jimmy 's late - night shift conflicts with the timing of the next battle tournament . But a goodbye visit from Alex , who is moving to New York , changes his mind about competing . Paul , the work colleague whom Jimmy had stood up for earlier , agrees to cover his shift at work as a thank you , and Jimmy goes to the battle . </P>
who did mekhi phifer play in 8 mile
who did mekhi phifer play in 8 mile
Future
Future