Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been seen for the first time in a prison mugshot, revealing a major change from the stylish figure fans once knew. The 56-year-old now has gray hair, a scruffy beard, and wears a maroon prison sweater as he serves his sentence for prostitution convictions at a low-security prison in New Jersey.
Combs was transferred last month from Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center to Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix, after his July conviction. His life behind bars is very different from the designer suits and red-carpet events he was known for, but sources say he is focused on rehabilitation.
He now works as a chaplain’s assistant and is enrolled in a drug rehabilitation program that could reduce his sentence by a year. Combs has also restarted his “Free Game with Diddy” program, teaching other inmates business skills and self-confidence.
“His sobriety and discipline are priorities, and he is taking them seriously,” his spokesperson said, adding that Combs is committed to positive change.
However, Combs has had minor issues in prison. Reports say he recently broke call rules during a three-way phone conversation and was allegedly caught drinking a homemade mixture. His team says these were not rule violations and that he remains focused on staying sober.
Once a symbol of fame and glamour, Diddy’s new look and life behind bars show a dramatic change that fans are closely watching.
