Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly enjoying an unusually comfortable existence inside the federal prison where he is serving his sentence, with anonymous inmates alleging that the music mogul has access to contraband cellphones, alcohol, outside entertainment and other perks that are prohibited inside the facility.
NBC News reported that Combs, 56, has allegedly spent thousands of dollars each month maintaining a network of services and privileges at Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix in New Jersey. The report cited four men who said they spent time in the same prison unit as Combs and spoke anonymously.
“This is not some normal s–t you see in jail. This is some rich s–t,” one man told NBC News. “It looks crazy, but again, it’s Diddy.”
Alleged Access to Contraband Phones
According to the report, Combs has allegedly obtained contraband cellphones that allow him to access social media while serving his sentence.
Multiple sources also claimed that he has viewed sexually explicit photographs allegedly sent by a former girlfriend.
The reported access would violate federal prison rules governing unauthorized electronic devices, which are prohibited because of their potential use for unmonitored communications.
Combs has also allegedly obtained a “jailbroken” tablet that allows him to watch movies and documentaries.
Two sources told NBC News that the tablet was used to watch Sean Combs: The Reckoning, a Netflix documentary series produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Combs' longtime rival.
Alcohol and an Underground Economy
The allegations extend beyond electronics.
According to NBC News' sources, Combs has allegedly participated in weekend drinking sessions involving premium liquor that was supposedly smuggled into the facility.
One inmate recalled drinking Hennessy with the former music executive.
“Hell yeah, I drank with him,” the inmate said.
Another source described the prison's underground economy as capable of providing inmates with a wide range of prohibited goods and services.
“You can pretty much get anything except a key to the front door and a female,” the inmate said.
The report also alleges that Combs has paid for other inmates' prescription Remeron medication. The drug, which contains mirtazapine, is prescribed for certain mental-health conditions but can also become part of illicit prison trading networks when diverted.
Money From Outside
The alleged privileges reportedly depend on money flowing into commissary accounts associated with other inmates.
According to the sources cited by NBC News, people outside the prison allegedly provide funds to inmates who then supply services or goods for Combs.
The claims paint a picture of an inmate with considerably more access to resources than the typical federal prisoner.
Combs is currently serving a 50-month federal sentence after being convicted on prostitution-related offenses. He was acquitted of the more serious federal charges involving sex trafficking and racketeering.
The allegations concerning his treatment inside Fort Dix have not been established in court, and the accounts come primarily from anonymous inmates interviewed by NBC News.
If accurate, however, the claims would raise questions about security, contraband and unequal access to prohibited goods inside the federal prison system.
For now, the reported details offer a striking contrast between the restrictions imposed by incarceration and the lifestyle Combs allegedly continues to maintain behind bars.
