Sean “P Diddy” Combs, a former titan of the hip-hop industry, appeared visibly thinner and “grayer” during his most recent court appearance. The 55-year-old mogul, who has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, has spent the past three months in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), a facility infamous for its rough conditions and safety risks.
Observers, including Law and Crime Network reporter Elizabeth Milner, have noted a stark change in Combs’ appearance, attributing his dramatic weight loss to the grueling realities of life in custody. Reports also suggest that Combs has been refusing meals, a choice linked to his fears about personal safety while in jail.
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Concerns over safety
According to Larry Levine, founder of Wall Street Prison Consultants, Combs‘ decision to skip meals may be fueled by concerns about being targeted in prison. Speaking on the Daily Mail podcast The Trial of Diddy, Levine explained that Combs‘ status as a high-profile inmate could make him feel vulnerable.
“He does get a lot of people in trouble. People want to kill him,” Levine said, suggesting that Combs might fear poisoning. “What if somebody on the outside knew someone that had a relative that worked in the prison and they put something in his food? A little bit at a time, then he gets poisoned.”
MDC has a notorious reputation for violence, with a history of inmate altercations and fatalities. This hostile environment could heighten Combs‘ anxieties, leading to his refusal to eat and visible physical decline.
With the holiday season approaching, Combs is likely to experience a far cry from his usual lavish celebrations. Levine noted that inmates in the Special Housing Unit (SHU), where Combs is reportedly being held, face isolation even during Christmas.
While most prisoners receive holiday “goodie bags” containing snacks, those in the SHU often have limited access to commissary items.
The holidays can also escalate tensions in prisons due to restricted visiting hours and overcrowding.
“More fights break out during the holidays between inmates than any other time,” Levine explained.
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