Sean 'Diddy' Combs Reportedly Moved to General Population in Federal Prison
Following a stint in solitary confinement amid reports of 'VIP' treatment, the music mogul is now housed with other inmates at FCI Allenwood.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has reportedly been transferred to the general population at his new federal prison, FCI Allenwood in Pennsylvania, according to a union secretary for federal prison employees. Combs was previously held at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey before the move last week.
The transfer occurred after allegations surfaced that Combs had been placed in solitary confinement at FCI Fort Dix. These reports followed claims that he had brawled with Jamaican drug lord Christopher 'Dudus' Coke, who was reportedly upset by an NBC exposé detailing Combs' alleged 'VIP' lifestyle behind bars.
Combs' spokesman, Juda Engelmayer, stated, "If this information is accurate, we're pleased to hear that Sean has returned to general population." He added that Combs' "safety and well-being are always important to us, but we have no specific reason to believe he is at risk. We hope he can continue serving his time safely and without unnecessary disruption."
A spokesperson for the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Randilee Giamusso, declined to comment on the specifics of any individual's confinement, citing "privacy, safety, and security reasons."
Combs was acquitted in July of sex trafficking and racketeering charges but found guilty on two lesser charges related to transportation for prostitution. FCI Allenwood is a low-security facility with a capacity of 1,044 inmates, significantly smaller than FCI Fort Dix, which houses 4,234 inmates.
Past inmates at FCI Allenwood have included Martin Shkreli and, currently, former MLB interpreter Ippei Mizuhara and former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons previously denied reports of a fight between Combs and Dudus Coke, calling the story "false and did not happen." At that time, Combs' representative also stated they had no verified information about an attack or injuries sustained by Combs.
Last week, Combs' scheduled prison release date was reportedly pushed back by six weeks to March 2, 2028. This change followed reports that he had been moved to solitary confinement amid an investigation into alleged lavish treatment, including having inmates prepare meals, clean his cell, and provide massages. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has not commented on the reason for the release date change.
Sources had previously claimed to TMZ that the NBC report about Combs' alleged special treatment led to prison raids and the confiscation of phones from other inmates, including Dudus Coke. Dudus Coke was sentenced in 2012 to 23 years for drug and gun-trafficking charges.
Combs was initially slated for release in January 2028, but the date was adjusted. The Federal Bureau of Prisons stated it does not comment on the conditions of confinement or reasons for release date changes for privacy, safety, and security reasons.