A rep for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has defended the imprisoned rapper amid allegations that he had been caught consuming alcohol while in custody at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey.
Combs had been caught consuming a concoction of fermented Fanta, sugar and apples, sources told TMZ Friday.
Combs, 56, ‘has not violated any prison rules,’ his spokesperson said, adding that the musical artist is looking to keep clean while serving his sentence.
‘His sobriety and self-discipline are priorities,’ the spokesperson said, ‘and he is taking them seriously.’
Combs’ rep said that ‘this is only his first week at FCI Fort Dix, and unfortunately, rumors will surface throughout his time there.’
Daily Mail has reached out to reps for Combs for further comment on the story.
A rep for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has defended the rapper amid allegations that he had been caught consuming alcohol while in custody FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey. Pictured 2023 in Atlanta
Combs’ rep said, ‘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 separate statement was posted to Combs X account on Saturday, but appeared to have been taken down.
It read: ‘The rumors claiming Mr. Combs was caught with alcohol are completely false.
‘His only focus is becoming the best version of himself and returning to his family.’
Combs last month was sentenced to four years and two months in federal prison in connection with his July prostitution conviction.
On October 30, Combs was transferred from Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn (MDC) to Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix (FCI Fort Dix) in New Jersey.
Subsequently, a picture of Combs socializing with other prisoners in the prison yard was leaked publicly.
Lawyers for Combs had asked that he be transferred to Fort Dix, which they said they felt was best suited to address their client’s issues with substance abuse.
A separate statement was posted to Combs X account, but appeared to have been taken down
Combs performs at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, New Jersey.
‘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,’ Combs’ lawyer Teny Geragos said.
Sentencing judge U.S. District Judge Arun Subramania has noted that Combs be allowed to enter a program to rehabilitate himself from substance abuse while in custody.
Combs said in a letter to Judge Subramanian of his rehab efforts: ‘I’m on a journey that will take time and hard work.
‘I’m proud to say I’m working harder than I ever have before. I’m committed to the journey of remaining a drug-free, non-violent and peaceful person.’
Combs added, ‘I thank God that I’m stronger, wiser, clean, clear and sober. God makes no mistakes.’
