Sean “Diddy” Combs isn’t off to a great start at Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institute in New Jersey.
Just days after his arrest for allegedly consuming homemade alcohol at the low-security prison—where he was transferred late last month—he faced issues for reportedly being involved in an unauthorized three-way phone call.
The call occurred on November 3, only four days after his relocation from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York.
During the call, Combs, 56, spoke with an unnamed woman about arranging visits for the weekend. He even suggested she bring cash for “200 bachelors,” which is against prison rules since only coins for vending machines are allowed.
After that, he stated he needed to talk to someone referred to as a “digital person” regarding a blog.
When the woman asked about adding that person to the call, he consented.
Later, Combs explained to authorities that the woman was his attorney and that the man involved was his legal director, claiming they were discussing a statement intended for the New York Times. However, he denied talking about the blog.
According to prison guidelines, third-party calls are prohibited.
Nonetheless, Combs asserted that he wasn’t informed of this rule and did not receive any orientation materials upon his arrival.
Authorities have proposed suspending his phone privileges for 90 days as a consequence of the violation, but it’s unclear if these penalties were enacted.
A source close to the situation remarked, “This is a serious oversight that violated the rules.”
On the other hand, Combs’ representative, Judah Engelmayer, contended that the phone call was improper because it fell under attorney-client privilege.
Shortly after arriving at Fort Dix, it was reported that Combs had been arrested for allegedly consuming a mix of Fanta soda, sugar, and apples—essentially a concoction that inmates ferment for alcohol.
His family, managing his social media during his incarceration, dismissed the rumors as “completely false.”
Engelmayer added that Mr. Combs is in his first week at FCI Fort Dix, focusing on personal growth and adjusting to his new environment.
As with any well-known figure in a different setting, there will likely be many rumors and exaggerated stories during this time, most of which are likely untrue.
She urged the public to give him the benefit of the doubt and respect his privacy for his personal development.
Currently, Combs is serving a 50-month sentence for two counts related to prostitution and is expected to be released in May 2028.
