Leaked Footage Offers Rare Glimpse into Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Life at FCI Fort Dix

By Entertainment Desk January 6, 2026

Once the epitome of luxury and power in the music industry, Sean “Diddy” Combs is now adjusting to the stark realities of federal prison life. Leaked silent video footage, first obtained by TMZ in late November 2025, has gone viral again in recent weeks, showing the 56-year-old mogul performing routine duties at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix in New Jersey.

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Combs, convicted in July 2025 on two counts of transportation for prostitution under the Mann Act (while acquitted on racketeering and sex trafficking charges), was sentenced to 50 months in October. After over a year in the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) Brooklyn, he transferred to the low-security FCI Fort Dix on October 30, 2025, at his lawyers’ request—for drug rehabilitation programs and family proximity.

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The leaked clips depict Combs in standard gray prison uniform, often wearing a brown knit cap concealing his now fully gray hair. One scene shows him wrapping up a shift in the facility’s media library (housed in the chapel), where he distributes DVDs, movies, and religious materials to inmates. He removes a blue coat and scarf, chats briefly with others, and later bundles up to leave—appearing calm and even smiling faintly.

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Another clip captures him walking hallways, pushing a TV cart, and conversing with fellow inmates. Sources describe early mornings (around 5 a.m. wake-ups), modest pay for labor (pennies per hour), and shared quarters. Former inmates note Fort Dix’s relative comforts compared to higher-security facilities—gym access, classes, track walking—but still highlight challenges like overcrowding and basic meals.

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Combs enrolled in an intensive drug treatment program, potentially shaving time off his sentence (projected release: May 2028, or earlier with good behavior). A spokesperson emphasized his focus on “sobriety and self-discipline,” denying rule violations amid rumors. Separate reports mentioned minor infractions, like an unauthorized phone call, but no major issues.

The footage’s source remains unclear—possibly a smuggled device—prompting potential Bureau of Prisons investigations. Viral AI-generated fakes (showing hugs or parties) were debunked by Combs’ team and TMZ.

Public reaction mixes shock at his humbled appearance with debates over celebrity treatment. As civil lawsuits linger and appeals proceed