Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was rushed from his New Jersey prison to a hospital over the weekend following a head injury, according to a report.
The 55-year-old music mogul was transported from the Federal Correctional Institution at Fort Dix in an ambulance around 1 a.m. Saturday, sources said. Combs was awake and speaking during the transfer, the report stated.
It remains unclear whether Combs was actually admitted to a hospital or what specific treatment he may have received. The nature and severity of the head injury have not been disclosed.
The former Bad Boy Records founder is currently serving a sentence at the New Jersey facility following his conviction on prostitution-related charges. He was sentenced to 50 months behind bars.
Combs, whose legal name is Sean Combs, has been incarcerated since his conviction in the high-profile case that stemmed from federal sex trafficking and prostitution investigations. The ‘I’ll Be Missing You’ producer was found guilty in connection with operations authorities described as involving commercial sex acts.
The overnight medical episode marks the latest development in the rapper’s dramatic fall from grace. Once among the most powerful figures in hip-hop, Combs has seen his empire collapse amid criminal proceedings and multiple civil lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct.
Prison officials have not publicly commented on the medical transfer. Federal Bureau of Prisons policy typically requires notification for emergency medical transports, though details are often withheld for privacy and security reasons.
The Fort Dix facility, located in Burlington County, New Jersey, houses male inmates and has been Combs’ residence since his federal sentencing. The prison is approximately 40 miles from Philadelphia and has held numerous high-profile federal inmates over the years.
Combs’ legal team has not issued any statement regarding his condition following the weekend incident. Representatives for the disgraced entrepreneur have previously maintained his innocence throughout various proceedings.
The medical emergency comes as Combs continues to face additional legal challenges. Multiple civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault and misconduct remain pending against him, with several plaintiffs having filed claims in recent months.
Combs’ case has drawn intense public scrutiny since federal agents raided his homes in Los Angeles and Miami in March 2024. The raids, part of an ongoing human trafficking investigation, yielded evidence that prosecutors used to build their criminal case against him.
The Brooklyn-born entrepreneur first rose to prominence in the 1990s as a record producer and founder of Bad Boy Entertainment, launching the careers of artists including The Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans, and Mase. His Sean John clothing line and Cîroc vodka partnership later made him one of hip-hop’s first billionaires.
Combs’ sentencing in the federal prostitution case capped a stunning reversal for an artist who had rebranded himself multiple times over three decades in the public eye. The conviction followed a trial that exposed details of his operations to authorities.
His legal troubles are expected to continue unfolding in courtrooms even as he serves his sentence, with civil plaintiffs pursuing damages and additional criminal charges potentially forthcoming from separate investigations.