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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Sean "Diddy" Combs Injured in Prison Altercation

Rapper reportedly sustained head injury after a fight with inmate Christopher "Dudus" Coke.

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Sean "Diddy" Combs Injured in Prison Altercation

Sean "Diddy" Combs suffered a head injury following an altercation with a fellow inmate at Fort Dix prison in New Jersey, according to reports. The incident occurred last Friday between Combs and Christopher Coke, also known as "Dudus," a former Jamaican drug lord.

TMZ reported that the fight stemmed from inmates being angered by reports of Combs' allegedly lavish lifestyle while incarcerated. These reports, including claims of Combs using a contraband phone, drugs, and alcohol, led to a media exposé.

Following the exposé, prison officials conducted raids and confiscated cell phones from "Dudus" and other inmates. "Dudus" was reportedly placed in solitary confinement for two weeks as punishment. Combs was already in the Special Housing Unit (SHU) due to the earlier media reports, and the fight allegedly took place during his daily break.

Combs sustained a head injury and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Page Six previously reported that his injury was attributed to hitting his head on a bed, but the exact circumstances remained unclear.

"Dudus" has been incarcerated since 2012 and is serving a 23-year sentence. Combs, who was convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution and sentenced to 50 months, is currently serving his time and is slated for release on March 2, 2028.

A representative for Combs stated that they could not independently verify the alleged fight but expressed concern for his health and well-being. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has not immediately commented on the incident.


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