Sean “Diddy” Combs marked his 56th birthday behind bars this week, celebrating for the second time since beginning his federal prison sentence. The former music mogul is serving a 50-month term at the Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix in New Jersey after being convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
According to the Bureau of Prisons, Diddy’s scheduled release date is May 8, 2028, which means the hip-hop icon will be 59 when he completes his sentence. Once known for his extravagant celebrity-filled birthday parties, the founder of Bad Boy Records spent this year’s occasion in a far more modest setting.
People magazine obtained details of the prison’s daily menu for November 4, revealing what Diddy and other inmates were served on his birthday. Breakfast consisted of cereal or breakfast cake, followed by lunch options of chicken parmesan or chickpea burgers. Dinner included cheese pizza or navy beans, accompanied by sides like Italian pasta salad, green beans, and a garden salad.
For those seeking a treat, commissary items were available for purchase. The options included honey buns for $1.30, Pop-Tarts for $2.85, and cheesecake squares for $1.07 — a far cry from the luxury spreads that once defined Diddy’s lavish lifestyle.
Combs was transferred to Fort Dix on October 30 after his attorneys raised concerns about what they described as “inhumane” conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where he had been held since his September 2024 arrest. His legal team also advocated for the transfer so he could participate in drug rehabilitation programs offered at the New Jersey facility.
Despite his current circumstances, there is a glimmer of hope for the disgraced rapper. Just one day before his birthday, a federal judge approved a request to fast-track Diddy’s appeal, giving him a small chance of securing an early release.
The once-celebrated producer, who built an empire that spanned music, fashion, and liquor branding, has seen his reputation collapse following his conviction. Once a fixture at red-carpet events and elite parties, he now faces years of confinement and a lengthy path to rebuilding his public image.
While fans and former collaborators shared mixed reactions online, those close to Diddy say he remains focused on self-improvement and legal efforts to overturn his conviction. For now, the man who once symbolized excess and influence is living a starkly different reality — one shaped by prison meals, court filings, and the countdown to freedom.