Diddy Hospitalized for Head Injury While in Prison

Sean Diddy Combs, the 56-year-old American rapper and music mogul, was hospitalized on October 10 after sustaining a non-life-threatening head injury while serving his prison sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix in New Jersey. Prior to treatment, he was reported to be conscious and speaking.

The circumstances of the injury remain unclear, and a representative for Diddy stated that they are working to confirm what happened, emphasizing that his health is the primary concern. Diddy is currently serving a 50-month federal prison sentence after being convicted in July 2025 on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

His appeal against the conviction and sentence is still pending. Recent reports have also drawn attention to allegations of special treatment in prison, which Diddy's representative has dismissed as ordinary aspects of prison life.

Additionally, his projected release date has shifted from January 21, 2028, to March 2, 2028.