Sean Combs Heads Back to Solitary

Sean "Diddy" Combs' prison stay just got more restrictive—again. Rolling Stone reports the 56-year-old music mogul has been returned to solitary confinement at the federal prison in Fort Dix, New Jersey, after NBC News published allegations that he'd been living far more comfortably than typical inmates, complete with contraband perks that included a secret cellphone and top-shelf liquor. It's his second stint in isolation; he was previously sent there after a July altercation with another prisoner. His spokesperson dismissed the reports as sensationalized coverage of "ordinary prison life" and stressed that Combs is focused on his appeal.

Combs is serving a 50-month sentence after being convicted last year on two counts related to transporting people for prostitution, with a projected release in January 2028—though Deadline reports that the latest development could add months to that date. For the full picture, including what sources say about Combs' influence behind bars, as well as wider contraband problems at Fort Dix, read the full report at Rolling Stone.