Even behind bars, Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly receiving treatment more commonly associated with a luxury lifestyle than prison life.
According to NBC News, the 56-year-old music mogul has allegedly secured help from inmates who cook and clean for him, and one prisoner is said to provide massages.
One inmate claimed Combs also has access to a cell phone, which he allegedly uses to receive nude photos from a former girlfriend. The prisoner further alleged that Combs had a “jailbroken” tablet and used it to watch a documentary about him made by his longtime rival, 50 Cent.
Four men who spent time in Combs’ prison unit spoke to the publication about what they described as his unusually comfortable circumstances, offering details about how the music executive has allegedly lived during his lengthy federal sentence.
The inmates claimed Combs received premium liquor allegedly smuggled in by guards, bought a mood-enhancing antidepressant from fellow prisoners and relied on other inmates to hold his fan mail and phone.
One prisoner reportedly gives Combs massages in a Chinese style.
The alleged VIP prison arrangement is reportedly expensive, with Combs said to be spending thousands of dollars each month to maintain the lifestyle.
Even from behind bars, Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly enjoying VIP perks that most prisoners could only dream of
According to the accounts, the money comes through prisoners who work for Combs, while people outside the facility replenish their commissary accounts.
Photos obtained by the publication reportedly show meals prepared by inmates specifically for him, including pizza and a plate featuring meat and rice.
“This is not some normal s*** you see in jail. This is some rich s***,” one of the men told the publication.
Responding to the report, Combs’ spokesperson, Juda S. Engelmayer, told Our News Outlet: “The continued scrutiny of every mundane detail of Sean Combs’s life in prison has reached the point where the media characterizes ordinary prison life as news.
“The only real news is that Sean continues to serve his sentence within the rules and he patiently awaits the court’s decision on his appeal.”
Combs was sentenced to four years and two months in prison last year after being convicted on two prostitution-related charges following a closely watched federal trial.
A jury found him guilty of two counts of transporting prostitutes across state lines for the purpose of sex. He was acquitted of the more serious allegations of racketeering and sex trafficking.
During the trial, Combs’ former girlfriend Cassie Ventura gave graphic testimony and alleged that he had abused her for more than a decade.
The case followed Combs’ dramatic fall from his position as a Hollywood power player. Ventura had accused him of rape and repeated physical abuse in a bombshell $30 million lawsuit that was quickly settled and encouraged other people to come forward with allegations.
Now, however, the disgraced music mogul appears to have gained a measure of status among some prisoners, according to the inmates who spoke with NBC News.
“He’s a billionaire. People are in awe of him,” one source said. “Money is power, especially behind bars.”
A jury found Diddy guilty of two counts of transporting prostitutes across state lines for the purpose of sex at his federal trial. He was acquitted by the jury on the more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Above, a courtroom sketch during his sentencing hearing
Diddy, pictured at his 2007 ‘The Real White Party’ in the Hamptons, is apparently still maintaining a luxurious lifestyle, at least by prison standards ,during his incarceration
In addition to the various luxuries he has allegedly been enjoying, he has apparently been online as well.
Thanks to a ‘jailbroken’ tablet he somehow retrieved, Diddy has been watching movies and documentaries – including 50 Cent’s Sean Combs: The Reckoning – and scrolling on Instagram on a cell phone.
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‘Pretty much the day he arrived, the party started,’ a source said.
The report alleges Diddy has purchased Remeron, an antidepressant known for being a mood booster and one that is prescribed to inmates struggling with depression and anxiety.
Nicknamed ‘rem-roms’ by prisoners, the medication is also available in the prison’s black market, a source said.
Inmates have also taught Diddy the ropes; in the early days of his sentence, he was allegedly seen wearing just a towel or boxer shorts after a shower, sparking inmates to issue him a warning about how the minimal clothing would make him a target for sex.
Diddy has endured a major fall from grace after his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura came forward with allegations of rape and repeated sexual abuse. Above, in 2018
Sean Combs’ release date has moved a number of times since he started serving his 50-month sentence. Above, in 2022
A representative for the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) said they were unable to comment on Diddy ‘for privacy, safety, and security reasons’ when reached for comment.
‘For privacy, safety, and security reasons, we do not comment on the conditions of confinement for any incarcerated individual, including whether a particular individual is the subject of allegations, investigations, or sanctions,’ the BOP’ Office of Public Affairs told Our News Outlet.
‘While we do not comment on anecdotal allegations, we can provide you with the following general response to your inquiry.
‘Like all correctional agencies, contraband, particularly cell phones, narcotics, and weapons, remains a constant challenge, and we continue to tackle the problem of contraband being introduced into our facilities. Inmates are not permitted to have access to cell phones, and all incarcerated individuals in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) who are found to violate the “Inmate Discipline Program” policy are subject to sanctions.
‘We are fully committed to safeguarding everyone in our custody and to maintaining the safety and security of our correctional staff and surrounding communities. To this end, we operate under a controlled environment that is both secure and humane.
‘Additionally, based on the need to ensure safety and security in our institutions and in accordance with privacy concerns, we do not discuss potential allegations of staff misconduct, nor do we confirm or deny the existence of a corresponding investigation.
At his height, Diddy was a major power player in Hollywood. Above, at his The Real White Party in 2007
While on the stand, Cassie alleged the music mogul abused her over more than a decade. Above, a courtroom sketch of Cassie
‘However, we generally can tell you that allegations of staff misconduct are taken seriously and, consistent with national policy, referred for investigation if warranted. Incidents of potential criminal activity or misconduct inside BOP facilities are thoroughly investigated for potential administrative discipline or criminal prosecution.’
Diddy was originally set to be released in May 2028 before the date moved around multiple times.
His initial release was pushed back to June 4, 2028 following allegations denied by his attorney that Combs drank moonshine and made an unauthorized three-way phone call.
He was granted a reprieve last October when the date was moved to April 25, 2028, owing to the FIRST STEP Act, a prison reform law from Donald Trump’s first presidency that was famously championed by Kim Kardashian and has resulted in the early release of tens of thousands of criminals.
Now Diddy is closer than ever to his release from prison.
The disgraced music mogul initially was supposed to remain behind bars until May 8, 2028, but now his release date has been moved closer than ever before.
According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Diddy – real name Sean Combs, is now scheduled to be released from prison on January 21, 2028.
The date underwent several more adjustments until it reached January 21 – which marks the soonest Diddy could be released.
