Was originally set to direct American Gangster (2007) in 2004 with Denzel Washington and Benicio Del Toro starring, but production was halted one month before shooting after Universal Pictures canceled the film over budget concerns.
Was offered the chance to direct Man on Fire (2004) but turned it down as he was busy working on King Arthur (2004).
Was discovered by producer Jerry Bruckheimer who offered him the chance to direct rapper Coolio's music video for his song 'Gangsta's Paradise' from the film 'Dangerous Minds' (1995) which Bruckheimer produced.
His wife, Lela Rochon, gave birth to their 1st child, a daughter Asia Fuqua on July 28, 2002.
One of 115 people invited to join AMPAS in 2007.
His wife, Lela Rochon, gave birth to their 2nd child, a son Brando Fuqua on May 2004.
Has a son, Zachary Fuqua, from a previous relationship.