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Sean “Diddy” Combs is currently serving out his sentence at FCI Fort Dix, a low-security prison in New Jersey. Combs specifically requested to serve time at this prison. Several other notable names also served out sentences there. According to a former inmate, though, Combs will not hold more sway than other inmates just because he’s rich and famous. 

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is on equal footing in prison

Recently, photos surfaced of Combs standing in the prison yard at Fort Dix surrounded by several other men. He looked relatively at ease. However, law professor Bill Baroni, who served time in prison, said Combs should not expect the same level of influence he held outside prison.

“Someone may be powerful or rich on the outside, but in prison, everyone is alike,” Baroni told Us Weekly.

Joe Giudice, the former husband of Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice, has also served time. He echoed Baroni’s statement. He believes that attempting to throw his influence around could backfire on Combs.

“As long as he keeps a low profile and doesn’t try to act like a big shot, he’ll be fine,” Giudice said. “I’ve seen people get stabbed over an onion. You ain’t in there with the most stable people.”

Despite this, Combs has reportedly had a good experience with the other inmates.

“He’s met some nice people,” his spokesperson, Juda Engelmayer, said. “People have been kind to him.”

Combs requested to serve out his sentence at FCI Fort Dix

Ahead of his sentencing, Combs and his legal team hoped to avoid prison time at all costs. When Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced him to 50 months, though, they shifted their focus to getting Combs into FCI Fort Dix. They said this was because of the prison’s Residential Drug Abuse Program.

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“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 for RDAP purposes and any other available educational and occupational programs,” defense attorney Teny Geragos wrote, per ABC News.

Combs’ legal team is also pursuing an appeal.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ biggest challenge in prison won’t be the other inmates

Giudice noted that Combs could witness or experience violence in prison. But other former inmates said the biggest challenge behind bars is boredom. Baroni noted that he struggled with “how slow time goes.”

Former Fort Dix inmate and creator of the prison reform organization A Voice From Prison, Tyler King, said people have to find ways to fill their days. 

“Time is spent staring at TVs, pacing, or staying glued to contraband phones,” he said. “Working out and reading are lifelines.”

Combs has reportedly been spending time taking solitary walks. Engelmayer said the disgraced mogul uses this alone time to talk to God. At this time, Combs could leave prison on the projected date of June 4, 2028.

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