Disgraced music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is now trading his lavish dining experiences for the more modest meals served in prison. Following his arrest in New York City on serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, Diddy had his second bail application denied this week, with prosecutors labeling him a flight risk. His legal team sought a hefty $50 million bail but was unsuccessful.
Currently, Combs is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, known as the city’s primary federal detention facility. This jail has also housed other notorious figures, including R. Kelly, and has gained a reputation for its subpar living conditions.
Reports indicate that Diddy received his first meal after his arraignment, which consisted of Swedish meatballs, egg noodles, green beans, a garden salad, and a 16 oz beverage. Although he had the option of a black bean burger, he opted for the meatballs, marking a significant departure from the gourmet fare he is accustomed to.
While the prison provides three meals a day, conditions at the MDC are far from five-star. Diddy’s attorneys have highlighted the jail’s issues, including overflowing toilets, a cockroach infestation, and freezing temperatures due to a fire that compromised heating in parts of the facility. The MDC has a history of housing gang members and organized crime figures, and it was the location where Jeffrey Epstein met his demise.
Despite the serious allegations against him, Combs has consistently denied any wrongdoing. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, expressed disappointment over what he describes as an “unjust prosecution” by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. He characterized Diddy as a music icon and dedicated family man who has made significant contributions to the community. Agnifilo emphasized Diddy’s cooperation with the investigation and urged the public to reserve judgment until all facts are presented, asserting that his client is an innocent man eager to clear his name in court.