Sean “Diddy” Combs has officially started serving his six-year prison sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey. According to officials, the music mogul has been assigned to work in facility maintenance – one of the standard duties given to new inmates. The position reportedly involves general cleaning and floor care, with pay rates that typically range from a few cents to just over a dollar per hour.
The 55-year-old entrepreneur and producer was transferred to Fort Dix from a New York detention center earlier this week. The low-security federal institution houses around 3,000 inmates, primarily individuals convicted of non-violent offenses. Sources within the Federal Bureau of Prisons said the transfer was made for administrative and population management reasons.
Combs’ legal team had previously requested placement at a different facility in Florida, but the Bureau ultimately decided on Fort Dix based on internal review standards. Officials describe the prison as one of the larger federal camps, featuring work programs and educational courses designed to prepare inmates for reintegration.
The sentence follows Combs’ guilty plea to racketeering conspiracy charges connected to a lengthy federal probe. While prosecutors cited his involvement in the broader criminal network, court documents note that his personal offenses did not include any direct acts of violence.
Before sentencing, Combs publicly expressed regret for his past decisions and stated his intention to use his time in custody for reflection and rehabilitation. In addition to his prison term, he will be required to complete courses in anger management and firearm safety.
Combs’ legal case marks one of the most high-profile celebrity convictions in recent years. As he begins his new chapter at Fort Dix, his legal representatives have indicated that he remains focused on meeting the court’s conditions and rebuilding his future once his sentence concludes.
