Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs may face disciplinary action while serving time at FCI Fort Dix, a low-security federal prison in New Jersey, over an allegedly unauthorized three-way phone call, according to reports. Combs’ spokesperson, however, maintains that the call was initiated by an attorney and fully protected under attorney-client privilege.
The Alleged Prison Violation
CBS News reported that Combs could potentially lose phone privileges after allegedly participating in a three-person call shortly after being transferred to Fort Dix. Federal Bureau of Prisons regulations prohibit inmates from adding multiple people to a phone call, which has prompted the potential disciplinary review.
In a statement to PEOPLE, Combs’ spokesperson, Juda Engelmayer, clarified:
“He is in the drug treatment program and he is working in the chapel library. The phone call he was on was initiated by an attorney and it was attorney-client privilege and appropriate.”
This explanation indicates that Combs’ team views the call as part of legal communication, which is generally protected under prison rules.
Background on Diddy’s Incarceration
Combs, the founder of Bad Boy Records, is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence following convictions on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He has been behind bars since his arrest in September 2024.
Originally held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, Combs was transferred to Fort Dix to facilitate participation in a drug rehabilitation program and to allow for maximized family visitation and rehabilitative efforts. His attorney, Teny Geragos, previously requested the transfer, emphasizing the importance of addressing substance use and supporting his rehabilitation:
“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.”
Combs has already served over a year and is receiving credit for time served, in addition to a $500,000 fine imposed as part of his sentence on October 3, 2025.
Addressing Rumors and False Reports
Earlier reports alleged that Combs had been caught consuming homemade alcohol in prison. His spokesperson denied the claim, telling PEOPLE:
“There have been several false and reckless reports circulating about Mr. Combs. He has not violated any prison rules. His sobriety and self-discipline are priorities, and he is taking them seriously.”
Currently, Combs participates in the prison’s drug treatment program and works in the chapel library, emphasizing his commitment to rehabilitation while serving his sentence.
What Comes Next
While CBS News reports that Combs may face disciplinary action, his spokesperson maintains that no rules were broken and that the call was legally appropriate. The Bureau of Prisons has yet to publicly announce the outcome of any internal review.
Combs’ case has drawn significant media attention, highlighting both his ongoing legal obligations and efforts to maintain personal discipline and rehabilitation while incarcerated.
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