Looks like the "rough patch" that Alexis and Kanye hit took its toll on the pair, leading to the end of their engagement.

"It's always sad when things like this end, and we remain friends,” Phifer tells PEOPLE. "I wish him the best in his future and all of his endeavors. He's one of the most talented people I've ever met."

A loose lipped pal says that the pair has been have problems as Kanye has been busy with his show and going through a tough time. As we can imagine, with his mother's passing. The usually out and about couple haven't been seen together since last month.