Sean “Diddy” Combs, the renowned musician and producer, is preparing to spend his first Christmas behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn. The 55-year-old artist has been in custody since September as he awaits his federal trial in May on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.
During the holiday season, Combs and his fellow inmates will have access to various recreational activities, including card games, dominoes, soccer, and a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, as confirmed by a spokesperson for MDC Brooklyn.
Sean Diddy’s Christmas Day Menu
For Christmas, inmates, including Diddy, will be served a special holiday meal featuring baked Cornish hen, macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, and a dessert. While the lunch menu could change, these items are set to mark the festive occasion.
This will be Combs’ second holiday in detention, as he also spent Thanksgiving at MDC. The Thanksgiving meal included turkey roast, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, dinner rolls, and assorted pies for dessert. A vegetarian option of hot and sour tofu was also available.
Breakfast that day comprised fruit, cereal, pastries, and skim milk, while dinner was a simple offering of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, potato chips, fruit, and beverages.
Combs also marked his birthday on November 4 in jail. The breakfast menu was unchanged from other days, but lunch featured pasta and salad, and dinner included chicken or tofu fried rice.
Sean Diddy’s Legal Troubles and Trial Details
In September, Combs was indicted on multiple charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, and transportation for prostitution. Prosecutors alleged that he ran a criminal enterprise through his companies, including Bad Boy Entertainment and Combs Enterprises. They accused him of using firearms, threats, and various forms of abuse to fulfill his desires.
If convicted, Combs faces a minimum sentence of 15 years and could potentially receive life imprisonment.
Combs has made three attempts to secure release pending his trial, all of which have been denied. In his latest attempt, he offered $50 million to await trial at his Star Island home, but prosecutors argued that he posed a significant threat to witnesses and victims.
Combs has pleaded not guilty, with his trial set to begin on May 5. Until then, he remains at the Metropolitan Detention Center, adapting to life behind bars as the legal proceedings unfold.
