Disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has reportedly been caught drinking inside Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution — just weeks after publicly vowing to remain sober and “turn his life around.” The shocking revelation has reignited public outrage and drawn scrutiny to the rapper’s behavior behind bars, where he’s awaiting trial on multiple federal charges related to alleged human trafficking and assault.
According to an explosive report from TMZ, prison guards discovered Diddy consuming alcohol during what insiders described as a “small, unauthorized gathering” inside a restricted area of the facility. “He wasn’t stumbling drunk,” one guard told New York Post, “but he was clearly drinking something he shouldn’t have. It was a secret celebration — and he got caught.”
The incident reportedly took place just days after Diddy’s attorney issued a statement claiming the 55-year-old was committed to “complete sobriety, faith, and self-reflection” while in custody. Sources told CNN that prison officials were alerted after an inmate tipped off staff about “contraband liquor” being passed around in the wing where Diddy is being held. When guards searched the area, they allegedly found an improvised alcohol stash hidden behind a ventilation grate.
“Diddy reportedly caught drinking inside Fort Dix prison, weeks after swearing off alcohol and promising ‘a new chapter.’” @guardian
“It’s embarrassing,” said a former associate of the mogul, speaking to Rolling Stone. “He told everyone he was finally taking responsibility — no more excess, no more chaos. Now this? It proves he hasn’t learned a thing.”
Prison sources described the drink as “homemade hooch,” likely created from fruit juice and bread yeast — a common illicit brew among inmates. “He’s not getting bottles of Cîroc in there,” one insider joked to The Daily Beast. “But even a sip breaks the rules — and they treat it seriously.” Officials have reportedly launched an internal investigation to determine how the alcohol was made and whether Diddy had help from staff or other inmates.
The revelation comes at a particularly sensitive time for the once-untouchable music mogul. Just three weeks ago, he appeared remorseful during a closed hearing, telling the court through his attorney that he was “focusing on faith, family, and sobriety.” That promise now appears shattered. “The optics are terrible,” said legal analyst Marcia Clark in a statement to Axios. “A man facing decades in prison can’t follow the simplest rule — don’t drink. That won’t sit well with a judge.”
Online, the backlash was instant. Social media exploded with reactions, as fans and critics flooded X with disbelief. “He can’t stay sober for a month in prison?” one user wrote. “Some people never change.” Another added, “He turned Fort Dix into Club Love.” The phrase quickly began trending, with users posting memes and clips from Diddy’s past interviews about discipline and accountability.
“‘Club Love’ trends after Diddy allegedly caught drinking in prison. ‘Some lessons are never learned.’” @reuters
Prison officials have not confirmed whether Diddy will face disciplinary measures, but according to Bureau of Prisons regulations, possession or consumption of alcohol in federal custody can result in solitary confinement or loss of privileges. A spokesperson for Fort Dix told reporters that “a full review is underway” and promised “appropriate consequences” if the reports prove true.
Legal experts say this could complicate Diddy’s defense strategy, particularly as prosecutors seek to portray him as “uncontrolled” and “incapable of reform.” “Judges pay attention to behavior,” said attorney Elie Honig during an interview with CNN. “If he’s drinking in custody, it undermines any claim of rehabilitation or self-awareness.”
Meanwhile, former associates of the rapper told Billboard that his time behind bars has been “rocky” from the start. “He hates it there,” one source said. “He’s used to controlling his world — now he’s just another inmate. Drinking might be his way of pretending he’s still in charge.”
Supporters of the music mogul, however, are urging restraint. One longtime friend told Fox News that “people shouldn’t rush to judgment.” “Sean’s under immense stress,” the friend said. “He’s fighting for his life and reputation. Maybe he slipped, but he’s human.”
The scandal comes as federal prosecutors continue expanding their case against Diddy, reportedly preparing to introduce new evidence from seized cell phones and emails linking him to years of alleged abuse, trafficking, and intimidation. “This case isn’t going away,” said investigative reporter Ronan Farrow in a discussion on MSNBC. “And moments like this — even something as small as a drink — can snowball into huge credibility problems for his defense.”
Diddy’s representatives have declined to comment on the alleged incident, while fans have begun circulating old clips of him insisting he was “a changed man.” In one video resurfaced by TikTok users, he stares into the camera and says, “I’ve let the demons go.” That clip, now viral again, has been met with a single devastating comment from a follower: “The demons never left.”
“‘He said he was reborn. Turns out, he was just thirsty.’ Fans react to reports of Diddy’s prison drinking scandal.” @people
For now, Diddy remains under tight supervision at Fort Dix, where insiders say prison authorities have increased monitoring of his unit and restricted visitor privileges. As the investigation continues, questions linger over how the music icon — once worth nearly a billion dollars — could fall so spectacularly from grace. “This is the lowest point of his life,” said one former business partner. “He built an empire on control and image. Now, all he’s got is time — and temptation.”