Sean “Diddy” Combs has hit back after reports surfaced alleging that the disgraced rapper was caught drinking homemade alcohol behind bars – just days after being transferred to a new correctional facility.
According to a report from TMZ published Friday, November 7, Combs (who is currently serving his sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix in New Jersey) was allegedly caught drinking a DIY concoction made from Fanta soda, sugar, and apples.
The mixture, often dubbed “prison wine,” reportedly ferments for about two weeks before being consumed.
The outlet also claimed that prison officials briefly considered relocating the 56-year-old to another unit after the incident, but ultimately decided to let him remain where he was.
Diddy Responds to the Allegations
A spokesperson for Combs was quick to respond to the growing speculation, telling PEOPLE that the claims were completely untrue.
“There have been several false and reckless reports circulating about Mr. Combs,” the spokesperson said.
“He has not violated any prison rules. His sobriety and self-discipline are priorities, and he is taking them seriously.”
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The statement continued, addressing the rumors directly: “This is only his first week at FCI Fort Dix, and unfortunately, rumors will surface throughout his time there.
"We ask the public and the press to give him the benefit of the doubt, the privacy to focus on his personal growth, and the grace to move forward in peace.”
A similar message appeared on Combs’ official X account on Saturday, November 8, calling the reports “completely false.”
“The rumors claiming Mr. Combs was caught with alcohol are completely false,” the post read.
“His only focus is becoming the best version of himself and returning to his family.”
Inside Diddy’s Life Behind Bars
The Grammy-winning producer was sentenced to 50 months in prison in October after being convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
He was transferred from the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn (where he had been held since his 2024 arrest) to FCI Fort Dix on October 30.
The following day, the first photo of Combs in prison surfaced, showing him in the yard of the low-security facility.
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Combs’ legal team had requested the transfer, citing harsh conditions at MDC and asking that he be placed at Fort Dix for better access to drug rehabilitation and family visitation.
“In order to address drug abuse issues and to maximize family visitation and rehabilitative efforts, we request that the court strongly recommend to the Bureau of Prisons that Mr. Combs be placed at FCI Fort Dix,” his attorney, Teny Geragos, wrote in the filing.
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, who presided over the case, supported the request and recommended that Combs be enrolled in any available substance-abuse treatment programs during his incarceration.