Sean 'Diddy' Combs Hospitalized After Head Injury During Prison Sentence

<p>Sean “Diddy” Combs was taken to a hospital after suffering a head injury while serving his federal prison sentence. </p><p>The 56-year-old rapper was transported from FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey by ambulance early Saturday, according to a report from TMZ. While TMZ did not confirm where he received treatment, a source confirmed to People that he was taken to a hospital and returned to prison later that day. The circumstances surrounding his injury remain unclear.</p><p>Combs’ spokesperson Juda Engelmayer stated, “We are aware of the reports concerning Sean Combs and are working to confirm the circumstances. Sean’s health and well-being are our immediate concern, and we appreciate everyone who has reached out.”</p><p>This report follows allegations from NBC News that the Bad Boy Records founder was receiving special treatment in prison, including having other inmates cook and clean for him and provide massages.</p><p>Sources informed NBC that Combs used contraband phones to access Instagram and view explicit photos sent by a former girlfriend. He also allegedly obtained Remeron, an antidepressant, from other inmates.</p><p>Additionally, sources claimed that guards smuggled Hennessy into the facility on weekends for Combs and a select group of inmates. One source remarked, “This is not some normal sh*t you see in jail. This is some rich sh*t. It looks crazy, but again, it’s Diddy.”</p><p>TMZ previously reported that Combs was placed in the prison's special housing unit, commonly referred to as solitary confinement, following these allegations.</p><p>A jury convicted Combs in July 2025 on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, which carried a combined maximum sentence of 20 years. He was acquitted of more serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges.</p><p>Prosecutors sought a sentence of more than 11 years, describing Combs as “unrepentant.” A judge sentenced him to 50 months in October.</p><p>Combs is appealing his conviction and sentence, with the Second Circuit hearing arguments in April. He also requested a pardon from President Donald Trump in a letter, but Trump stated in January that he was not considering it.</p>