Sean Diddy Combs's life in the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn seems starkly different from his alleged freak-off parties. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, raised concerns about his client's safety. Agnifilo said the food is reportedly inedible, and the environment is violent. He emphasized that the rapper could become a target, given his high profile.
According to US Magazine, an inmate who spent three months at the center in 2019 described the facility as an awful place, noting the lack of air circulation and the poor quality of the food. Meanwhile, prison consultant Sam Mangel characterized parts of the facility as “pure hell,” stating that MDC is likely the most deplorable federal detention center in the country.
Diddy is allegedly having to adhere to a strict daily routine, including scheduled times for meals, showering, which is permitted every other day, and laundry. The US Magazine states that the 1,217 inmates at MDC wake up at 6 AM. Regarding the food, a former inmate said:
“Chili, shredded chicken with rice. Wednesday is murder burgers, a thin patty like shoe leather.”
The standard daily menu included oatmeal and bran flakes for breakfast, a chicken patty sandwich for lunch, and Salisbury steak for dinner. Reportedly, Diddy was placed on s*icide watch.
According to the former inmate, the prisoners are under constant surveillance with fluorescent lights and cameras on 24/7. They are strip-searched every time they leave their cells. Moreover, the inmates considered to be at risk of self-harm are provided with rubber shoes and special eating utensils.
Despite the center's usual rules, Diddy is reportedly allowed to shower daily
An AS Entertainment report from October 1, 2024, stated that one of Diddy’s privileges at MDC is access to more frequent showers. While most inmates are limited to a few per week, Combs reportedly can shower daily. Furthermore, the quality of food he is receiving is reportedly better than the typical prison meals, providing him with a more enjoyable and nutritious diet.
Diddy is also housed in a special protection unit intended for high-profile defendants, which has enhanced security measures to safeguard him from potential threats posed by other inmates. Bill Baroni, an attorney and professor at Seton Hall University Law School who spent three months in prison due to a wrongful conviction, noted that while everyone attempted to access the commissary for extra food, new inmates do not have immediate access to those items.
As per sources, the hip-hop mogul was able to make phone calls, as inmates were allotted 300 minutes per month for calls and had some access to email. Another ex-inmate of MDC mentioned that emails were charged at about five cents per minute, with messages being heavily monitored and restricted to text only.
An inmate suggested that Diddy might be able to win over guards and fellow prisoners. If the guards took a liking to him, he could receive extra food and additional time outside his cell. His charges could present significant challenges within the Bureau of Prisons, but it wouldn’t be surprising if other inmates reacted aggressively toward him.
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