Sean "Diddy" Combs’ representative has denied a report claiming the disgraced music mogul was caught drinking homemade alcohol in prison.
TMZ initially reported on Friday, November 7, that Combs, currently held at Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix in New Jersey, was found with a fermented mixture. The report detailed this mixture as Fanta, sugar, and apples that had been left to ferment for two weeks.
However, Diddy’s official X account refuted these allegations in a post on Saturday, November 8, which was later deleted. The post stated, "The rumors claiming Mr. Combs was caught with alcohol are completely false. His sole focus is to become the best version of himself and return to his family."
A spokesperson for Combs further elaborated to People, stating, "Various false and irresponsible reports have circulated about Mr. Combs. He has not violated any prison rules." They emphasized, "His sobriety and self-discipline are a priority, and he is taking them very seriously."
The spokesperson added that Combs is only in his first week at FCI Fort Dix. They anticipated that rumors would arise during his stay. They urged the public and press to grant him the benefit of the doubt and respect his privacy.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed on October 30 that the 55-year-old was transferred to FCI Fort Dix. He is serving the remainder of his four-year sentence for two counts of transportation for prostitution. FCI Fort Dix is a low-security federal correctional institution for men, housing approximately 4,000 inmates.
Combs is scheduled for release on May 8, 2028, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons website. He could potentially gain earlier freedom through good behavior or by completing specific programs during his incarceration.
The Bad Boy Records founder was previously held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York. He was placed there after his initial arrest in September 2024 on charges including sex trafficking.
His trial commenced in May and concluded on July 2 with a guilty verdict for the prostitution-related charges. Combs was acquitted of two counts of sex trafficking and one count of conspiracy to commit a crime. He has consistently maintained his innocence and denied all charges against him.
Combs received a 50-month prison sentence, equivalent to just over four years, during his sentencing hearing on October 3. The year he has already spent incarcerated will count toward his sentence. Judge Arun Subramanian also ordered him to pay a $500,000 fine and complete five years of supervised release upon his release from prison.
During the sentencing, Judge Subramanian encouraged Combs to "make the most" of his "second chance." The judge noted, "Here there is a real path to redemption. What went wrong, and what can be corrected."
In a letter addressed to the judge before his sentencing, Combs expressed remorse for his actions.
He wrote, "I take full responsibility and accountability for my past mistakes. These have been the toughest two years of my life, and I have no one to blame for my current situation but myself." Combs continued, "In my life, I have made many mistakes, but I am no longer running from them. I deeply regret the harm I caused, but I understand that simple words ‘I’m sorry’ will never be enough, as these words alone cannot erase the pain of the past."