Sean “Diddy” Combs won’t be popping champagne this Memorial Day — instead, the music tycoon is marking the holiday with barbecue chicken, spades, and a looming sex trafficking trial.
The 55-year-old Bad Boy Records founder is currently housed at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, where his high-profile criminal trial has been paused briefly due to the long weekend. Combs is facing serious federal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering — allegations that have rocked the entertainment industry and stunned longtime fans.
While the courthouse doors are closed, Diddy’s world is anything but quiet.
According to prison officials, the incarcerated star will have the opportunity to join in low-key Memorial Day activities like card games, dominoes, 3-on-3 basketball, and even a soccer tournament — all standard for inmates during holiday downtime. Though a far cry from the lavish poolside parties he once hosted in Miami and the Hamptons, it’s as festive as things get at the MDC.
Food-wise, he’ll be served a standard facility meal — no caviar or Cristal in sight. On the menu: BBQ chicken, mac and cheese, beans, fruit, and a “holiday dessert.” Breakfast will be cereal, skim milk, and a slice of breakfast cake. It’s a stark contrast to the luxury dining he’s used to.
Combs has been behind bars since his arrest at a Manhattan hotel eight months ago. Sources inside the jail insist he’s receiving no special treatment and was placed on suicide watch, standard protocol for high-profile detainees.
His ongoing trial continues to stir headlines, especially as former associates and alleged victims testify against the mogul. Earlier this month, ex-Danity Kane member Dawn Richard appeared in court, offering emotional testimony during cross-examination by Diddy’s legal team.
As the proceedings continue, the once-untouchable music mogul’s public image is unraveling. From dominating the charts and A-list red carpets to facing serious prison time, Diddy’s fall from grace may be one of the most dramatic in hip-hop history.
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