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Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted in July 2025 of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was sentenced to 50 months (just over four years) in federal prison, plus a fine of $500,000 and five years of supervised release. That said, his Halloween in 2025 looks a lot different than years past. Now, we’re looking back at Combs’ costume as The Joker in 2022 that earned him a cease and desist letter from Warner Bros. Here’s what happened — and the funny way he responded. Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs wore an accurate Joker costume in 2022 that earned him a cease and desist In October 2022, Sean “Diddy” Combs made headlines by dressing up as The Joker in the style of Heath Ledger’s take from The Dark Knight for Halloween. He donned a purple suit, green wig, heavy makeup, and even wielded a flamethrower in a social-media video. One TikTok shows him laughing with glee while in the costume, complete with fake grenades. His portrayal received attention for its level of detail and spectacle. Combs himself acknowledged that the look was intentionally dramatic, captioning posts with “Why so serious?” and sharing footage of mayhem around Los Angeles. His fake weapons, clown masks, dramatic entrances, and interactions with celebrity peers drew attention, and fans loved how committed Combs was to his act. Unfortunately, not everyone loved the costume. According to Screen Rant, Combs received a cease and desist letter from DC parent company Warner Bros. Combs posted a video of the alleged letter claiming Combs was “breaching the trademark” with his accurate Joker cosplay. Ultimately, Combs complied with the demands. The rapper teased his 2023 Halloween costume as Christian Bale’s Batman After Warner Bros. reportedly sent Sean “Diddy” Combs a cease-and-desist letter for his viral Joker costume in 2022, the hip-hop mogul decided to have some fun with the situation. In late October 2023, Combs began teasing his next Halloween look with cryptic social-media posts and behind-the-scenes clips, hinting that he was returning to the superhero world on the other side of the law. Fans quickly connected the dots when he posted a shadowy video of himself emerging from a dimly lit garage, declaring, “You said I couldn’t be the Joker … so I became the Knight.” He teased the costume through social media posts and then released a short film titled The Darkest Knight, according to Entertainment Weekly. Combs appears in bat gear, drives a Batmobile-style vehicle, and even plays a vigilante role, commenting on Hollywood strikes and corporate power. “They say you either die a hero or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain,” Combs says in a voiceover in the clip. “And if that’s what it takes to stand up to oppression, break the system, and stand for love, I guess you could call me a villain then.” Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Halloween in 2025 looks a lot different than past years Sean “Diddy” Combs won’t be dressing up for Halloween in 2025. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Detention Center told People that Combs and other inmates won’t receive candy, either. However, they do have a special holiday menu. For breakfast, inmates can have fruit, assorted cereal, and a breakfast pastry. For the 11 a.m. lunch, they can choose from baked fish or black beans with rice pilaf, spinach, and coleslaw. This meal includes a slice of whole wheat bread, tarter sauce, fruit, and a drink. Finally, for dinner, Combs will be served roast turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and whole wheat bread with margarine.
