Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denies ‘rumors’ that he was caught with alcohol in prison

Sean “Diddy” Combs is speaking out about recent reports claiming he was caught drinking alcohol while serving his prison sentence.

Members of the Bad Boy founder’s team used his X account on November 8 to refute a TMZ report claim that he was caught drinking a ‘homemade alcohol mixture’ made by fermenting sugar, Fanta soda and apples.

“The rumors that Mr. Combs was caught with alcohol are completely false,” the spokesperson said since deleted tweet captured by page six read. “His only focus is to become the best version of himself and return to his family.”

Juda Engelmayer, a spokesman for the Combs family, issued a separate statement about the hip-hop mogul’s mindset as he begins his 50-month sentence at the low-security Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution in New Jersey.

“Mr. Combs is in his first week at FCI Fort Dix and is focused on adapting, working on himself and performing better every day,” Engelmayer said. “As with any high-profile individual in a new environment, there will be many rumors and exaggerated stories circulating during his time there – most of which are untrue. We ask that people give him the benefit of the doubt, the privacy to focus on his personal growth with grace and purpose.”

Claims that Combs “had problems with prison officials” over the homemade alcohol were also denied, with one prison official claiming there was “no information” to support the allegations. The allegations that Combs drank while serving his sentence directly contradict his claim of being “sober for the first time in 25 years,” which he wrote in a letter before he was sentenced last month to four years and two months in prison.

“I pride myself on working harder than ever before. I am committed to the journey of remaining a drug-free, non-violent and peaceful person. I thank God that I am stronger, wiser, clean, bright and sober. God makes no mistakes.”

As part of his sentence, Combs must participate in mental health and substance abuse programs and pay a $500,000 fine. The release is scheduled for May 2028.

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