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Diddy spent Christmas in his cell – no fancy feast, no kids

In this courtroom sketch, attorney Marc Agnifolo, left, speaks at the podium, as Alexandra Shapiro, Sean Diddy Combs, and attorney Tony Riccio, seated second left to right, listen during a hearing in federal court, Friday, Nov. 24, 2024, in New York. (Jane Rosenberg via AP)

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the iconic music mogul, spent Christmas far from his usual opulent celebrations, confined to Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center as he awaits his May 2025 trial.

Arrested in September at Manhattan’s Park Hyatt hotel, the 54-year-old faces multiple charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion—charges to which he has pleaded not guilty.

Denied bail twice, Diddy is adjusting to life behind bars, reportedly earning the respect of fellow inmates. A source shared, “He’s well-liked inside prison. People are getting along with him.” The star passes time playing basketball and cards during recreation hours.

What Diddy Ate for Christmas in Custody

Christmas Day at the detention center started with a simple breakfast of fruit, cereal, breakfast cake, and skim milk served at 6 a.m. Lunch offered a modest festive touch, with Cornish hen or BBQ tofu, macaroni and cheese, spinach, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, dessert, and a beverage. Dinner brought a stark contrast to his usual feasts: peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, potato chips, fruit, and a drink.

Legal Storm Brewing for 2025

As the new year approaches, Diddy’s legal challenges continue to mount. Over 100 individuals across 25 states have accused him of sexual abuse and exploitation, with cases spanning decades, some dating back to 1991. Houston-based lawyer Tony Buzbee is representing the accusers, several of whom allege abuse occurred when they were minors.

Diddy’s attorney, Eric Wolff, dismissed the claims as a “reckless media circus,” asserting, “Mr. Combs emphatically and categorically denies any claim that he sexually abused anyone, including minors. He looks forward to proving his innocence in court.”

With his trial set for May 2025, the coming months promise to be a pivotal chapter in Diddy’s storied career and personal life.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.