For the first time since his arrest last year, hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been seen outside his cell at a federal prison in New Jersey, offering a glimpse into his life behind bars.
The 55-year-old music icon, once known for his polished public image, now appears markedly different, embracing the crisp autumn air in the prison yard.
Life Behind Bars at FCI Fort Dix
Combs is currently serving the remainder of his four-year sentence at the Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institute, located on the grounds of the McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst joint military base.
Photographs obtained by TMZ show him walking through the yard during recreation, bundled in a beanie and sweatshirt.
His once well-groomed beard has turned gray and appears less maintained, reflecting the stark reality of prison life.
The move to Fort Dix follows his initial incarceration at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where he spent time after his arrest in September last year.
Combs’s legal team had requested a transfer to the low-security facility to allow him to participate in the prison’s residential drug treatment program and maintain family visitation.
Work and Rehabilitation
Despite his high-profile status, Combs has secured a job in the prison laundry department.
His lawyers emphasize that programs at Fort Dix will give him the opportunity to address substance abuse issues and engage in rehabilitative efforts.
Already, he has served roughly 14 months of his 50-month sentence and remains eligible for reductions in his time through participation in prison programs, including substance abuse treatment.
Ongoing Legal Battles
Earlier this week, Combs’s lawyers asked a federal appeals court to expedite the review of his conviction and sentence, hoping a favorable ruling could reduce his time behind bars.
Reports also suggest that Combs requested a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, though no decision has been announced.
Combs was convicted in July for transporting women and male sex workers across state lines for prostitution in drug-fueled encounters, though he was acquitted of the more severe sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have resulted in a life sentence.
Prosecutors had originally sought 11 years, but District Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced him to 50 months and a $500,000 fine, a term significantly lower than the recommended 70 to 87 months.
Combs Expresses Remorse
Before sentencing, Combs addressed the court with a tearful apology, expressing regret for his actions and vowing to embrace a drug-free, non-violent lifestyle.
Judge Subramanian acknowledged the seriousness of Combs’s offenses, noting the irreparable harm caused to two women, but encouraged him to make the most of his second chance.
As he begins serving his sentence in New Jersey, Combs faces a long road ahead, though participation in prison programs and the pending appeal may influence his ultimate release date, currently scheduled for May 8, 2028.