P Diddy has been teaching inmates business management in jail after sexual abuse conviction
By Bang Showbiz,Carly Hacon
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been spending his time behind bars imparting business management and entrepreneurship skills to fellow inmates. The 55-year-old rapper and producer, who was convicted in July on two felony prostitution charges, is due for sentencing on 3 October in Manhattan. It’s now come to light that he’s been running a self-devised course titled Free Game With Diddy during his stint in prison. This revelation came from documents submitted to the court ahead of his sentencing. Combs’ legal team have presented Judge Arun Subramanian with evidence they believe showcases the positive influence the rapper has had while incarcerated. They’ve handed over a course description, testimonials from inmates, and an evaluation from a unit counsellor that rated the programme as “excellent”, as reported by Rolling Stone. In a letter to the judge, Combs’ lawyers wrote: “Notably, the evaluation acknowledges Mr Combs as a tutor, gives him the highest possible ratings and concludes with ‘excellent class, keep up the great work.'”. “Furthermore, as stated in our sentencing memorandum, this course has had a substantial impact on fellow inmates.” The six-week programme is described as an “educational program designed to equip participants with essential skills in business management, entrepreneurship, and personal development”. Course notes reveal: “The course offers exclusive insights into the journey of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, tracing his rise from humble beginnings to becoming a globally recognised icon and influential business mogul.” Course modules featured sessions like Just Do It, which concentrated on goal-setting and planning strategies, alongside Time Waits for No Man, covering deadline management. A further segment, The Marathon 26.2, encompassed themes such as “Nothing happens overnight, “The price of success” and “Heavy is the head”. An additional class, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop, was described simply as: “Don’t stop” and “Never give up.” Coursework demanded pupils pen essays extracting wisdom from Combs’ professional journey. References provided to the court painted a glowing picture. One prisoner penned: “Because of this class I have a purpose, something to look forward to every day.” Another remarked: “He has showed us that it is the little adjustments to our everyday lives that add up to a big change.” A third observed: “In a place of segregation (I) have seen Mr Combs bring unity to all races and ethnics groups no matter the background.” The documentation emerges as Combs’ legal representatives push for a merciful sentence. Prosecutors are anticipated to lodge their own sentencing proposal ahead of the hearing. Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter.