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Sean “Diddy” Combs is continuing his time in prison at Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix (FCI Fort Dix) in New Jersey following his sentencing. The hip-hop mogul received a 50-month sentence and appears to be taking his time behind bars seriously. Unfortunately, a recent report suggested that he was illegally drinking alcohol while in prison. Here’s how Combs’ representative cleared up the rumors. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs did not drink alcohol while in prison, according to his representative Sources told TMZ in November 2025 that Sean “Diddy” Combs is already running into trouble at FCI Fort Dix. According to the insiders, Combs was fermenting Fanta, sugar, and apples for two weeks to make homemade alcohol. Prison officially allegedly busted Combs and discussed possibly moving Combs to another unit. Combs’ family spokesperson, Juda Engelmayer, corrected TMZ with a statement following the release of their story. “Mr. Combs is in his first week at FCI Fort Dix and is focused on adjusting, working on himself, and doing better each day,” Engelmayer said. “As with any high-profile individual in a new environment, there will be many rumors and exaggerated stories throughout his time there — most of them untrue. We ask that people give him the benefit of the doubt, the privacy to focus on his personal growth with grace and purpose.” A spokesperson echoed this sentiment to People. “There have been several false and reckless reports circulating about Mr. Combs,” the spokesperson said. “He has not violated any prison rules. His sobriety and self-discipline are priorities, and he is taking them seriously.” Combs’ X account also posted an official statement denying the alcohol allegations. “The rumors claiming Mr. Combs was caught with alcohol are completely false,” the statement reads. “His only focus is becoming the best version of himself and returning to his family.” The music mogul previously apologized and stated he’s free of drugs and alcohol Ahead of his sentencing, Sean “Diddy” Combs apologized to Judge Arun Subramanian for his conduct. “I take full responsibility and accountability for my past wrongs,” he wrote, according to a letter obtained by Fox News Digital. “This has been the hardest 2 years of my life, and I have no one to blame for my current reality and situation but myself.” He also stated that he’s free of drugs and alcohol “for the first time in 25 years.” Combs added that he feels “stronger, wiser, clean, clear, and sober.” “I lost my way,” the mogul’s letter continued. “I got lost in my journey. Lost in the drugs and the excess. My downfall was rooted in my selfishness. I have been humbled and broken to my core. Jail is designed to break you mentally, physically and spiritually.” Given Combs’ letter to the judge and commitment to sobriety, it makes sense that the rumors of him concocting his own alcohol behind bars are false. FCI Fort Dix has a Residential Drug Abuse Program for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to possibly enroll in According to Business Insider, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyer, Teny Geragos, hoped for Combs to move to FCI Fort Dix partially for the Residential Drug Abuse Program. The nine-month drug and alcohol program could shave down Combs’ prison sentence if completed. The Bureau of Prisons decides whether to accept Combs into programs such as these. “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 for RDAP purposes and any other available educational and occupational programs,” Geragos wrote to the judge.
