Sean "Diddy" Combs appears to be adapting to his new surroundings at a federal correctional facility in New Jersey, weeks after being transferred from Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) following a safety scare. The 55-year-old music executive, serving time on federal convictions, is now housed at FCI Fort Dix, a lower-security institution where he reportedly enjoys improved conditions and a calmer environment.
In photos published by TMZ, Combs was seen smiling and interacting with other inmates in the prison yard. The I'll Be Missing You artist wore a blue jacket, gray sweatsuit, and matching beanie. His gray beard was visible as he appeared relaxed while talking and shaking hands with fellow prisoners.
The relocation followed an incident at MDC Brooklyn, where Combs's longtime friend Charlucci Finney said he awoke one morning "with [a] knife to his throat." Finney believed the inmate responsible did not intend to injure Combs but sought only to intimidate him.
Combs's attorney, Marc Agnifilo, confirmed that his client had faced "a few negative incidents" in Brooklyn and said the move was made to prioritize his safety. Agnifilo stated that he did not know what became of the inmate involved but emphasized that his focus was on keeping Combs secure. The lawyer also expressed optimism about his client's sentence, saying he was confident Combs "will be released sooner than his sentence is up," though he acknowledged "there are lots of variables" that could affect the timeline.
Court filings show Combs was transferred to Fort Dix in late October. The New Jersey facility offers a broader range of amenities than MDC Brooklyn, including an extensive commissary that allows inmates to purchase food items such as chocolates, cookies, and stuffed chicken. Sources compared it to a supermarket system available to those who can afford it.
Records also show inmates may buy electronics like the Score 7T tablet, priced at about $131, which can be used for offline music and games. These privileges, standard under Bureau of Prisons policy, have nonetheless stirred criticism from observers who argue they soften the perception of Combs's conviction.
Agnifilo said his client has struggled with missing his family, though the improved conditions are expected to make his remaining years in custody easier. Combs is currently scheduled for release on May 8, 2028.
