Sean “Diddy” Combs has been photographed for the first time since beginning his prison sentence, marking a stark new chapter for the once-billionaire music mogul whose fall from grace has been nothing short of dramatic.
In photos obtained by TMZ, the 55-year-old hip-hop icon was seen walking outdoors at FCI Fort Dix, a federal correctional institution in New Jersey. Dressed in a navy blue jacket and an orange prison beanie, Combs appeared noticeably grayer, his once-youthful appearance replaced by the harsh reality of incarceration.
Witnesses said he appeared calm as he walked during recreation time on Friday in brisk 50-degree weather — a quiet image that contrasts sharply with the chaos of his downfall.
From Hip-Hop Royalty to Federal Inmate
Combs’ prison sentence stems from his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, a charge that followed months of investigation into his alleged pattern of sexual abuse, coercion, and criminal misconduct.
Last month, a federal judge sentenced him to four years and two months in prison, along with a $500,000 fine and mandatory participation in mental health and substance abuse programs.
While critics say the sentence was lenient considering the gravity of the accusations, those close to Combs claim prison life has been anything but easy for the disgraced mogul.
“He Woke Up with a Knife to His Throat”
Combs’ longtime acquaintance Charlucci Finney recently told reporters that the rapper endured a terrifying encounter while in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn before being transferred to New Jersey.
“I don’t know whether he fought him off or the guards came,” Finney said. “I just know that it happened. He woke up with a knife to his throat.”
Finney speculated that the confrontation may have been meant as a threat rather than an assassination attempt.
“If this guy had wanted to harm him, Sean would have been harmed,” he said. “It would only take a second to cut his throat with a weapon and kill him.”
The alleged incident underscores the volatile environment Combs now faces — a far cry from the luxury mansions, celebrity parties, and private jets that once defined his empire.
A Long Road Ahead
According to federal prison records, Combs’ expected release date is May 8, 2028, assuming good behavior. Until then, the father of seven will continue serving his sentence at Fort Dix, a medium-security facility that houses over 3,000 inmates.
It’s the same prison that has held high-profile convicts before — a place where fame offers no shield from the daily grind of incarceration.
For a man once known for his swagger, ambition, and control over the entertainment industry, the sight of Diddy in prison blues is a haunting reminder of how swiftly power can collapse under the weight of scandal and accountability.
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