Sean “Diddy” Combs spent the Thanksgiving holiday in federal custody at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey, where he is serving a four-year sentence following his conviction on prostitution-related offenses.
The 56-year-old music executive, previously known for hosting extravagant holiday events, was provided standard institutional meals in accordance with Bureau of Prisons (BOP) guidelines, which included bran flakes, deli meats, and other correctional-facility food items.
According to reports, breakfast—served at approximately 6:30 a.m.—consisted of bran flakes, whole-wheat bread, a banana, margarine, two jelly packets, and skim milk.
Lunch service, between 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., more closely resembled a traditional Thanksgiving menu, offering inmates a choice between roasted turkey or soy-based chicken, along with vegetables, cornbread, dressing, and standard holiday side items. Fruit or a seasonal dessert and a beverage were also available.
Dinner, served around 4:30 p.m., consisted of either a deli-meat-and-cheese sandwich or a peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich, with optional sides such as potato chips, fruit, dessert, or whole-wheat bread.
Mr. Combs is expected to remain incarcerated through the Christmas holiday as well. On Christmas Day, the meal schedule remains largely unchanged from typical prison menus, although lunch will include the option of a baked Cornish hen in place of soy chicken.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Mr. Combs’ projected release date was extended from May 8, 2028, to June 4, 2028, based on institutional records. The BOP did not publicly disclose the reason for the modification. Media outlets have referenced allegations of rule violations—including possession of an allegedly fermented beverage and participation in an unauthorized three-way call—but representatives for Mr. Combs have denied any misconduct, asserting that he has complied with institutional regulations and is focused on rehabilitation.
Prison documents obtained by news organizations indicate that Mr. Combs spoke with a woman by telephone on November 3 and that she subsequently added a second individual to the call, contrary to BOP rules prohibiting unapproved multiple-party communications. Mr. Combs has maintained that the call involved legal communications and that no violation was intended. BOP policy limits inmate calls to persons on approved contact lists to mitigate risks such as coordinating prohibited activities.
Despite these reports, Mr. Combs’ representatives have stated that he is adjusting to the facility and has been accepted into the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), which may reduce his sentence by up to one year. His legal team successfully petitioned the sentencing judge for his admission into the program, citing a long-standing history of substance-use issues. In a letter to the court prior to sentencing, Mr. Combs reported maintaining sobriety and expressed a commitment to addressing substance-abuse and anger-management concerns.
According to his spokesperson, Mr. Combs is currently employed at the institution as the chaplain’s assistant—a position considered desirable due to its working environment and responsibilities, including maintaining the chapel library, assisting with administrative records, and supporting religious-service operations.
Mr. Combs, who was raised in the Catholic faith, has publicly discussed his spiritual beliefs and was observed reading a Bible during federal proceedings. He has also resumed offering his “Free Game With Diddy” entrepreneurship program within the facility, intended to provide inmates with business skills and promote personal development.#newsafro_
