Disgraced rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is barely recognisable in prison

The music mogul looked vastly different from his formerly polished self as he wrapped up a day’s work behind bars.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is working hard to prove himself behind bars, with new pictures emerging of the disgraced rapper in prison.

The 56-year-old music mogul was spotted looking unrecognisable as he wrapped up a day’s work in his new home of FCI Fort Dix, New Jersey, where he was transferred a month ago following his 2024 arrest.

Diddy wraps up an honest day's work in prison. Picture: BACKGRID

Diddy was barely recognisable with a head full of grey hair. Picture: BACKGRID

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Dressed in a grey tracksuit, Diddy looked vastly different from his formerly polished self.

In the new images, the I’ll Be Missing You rapper appears to have gone completely grey, with a silver head of hair and beard, though he is seen covering it up with a brown knitted beanie.

The disgraced rapper (centre) was seen in the library helping other inmates. Picture: BACKGRID

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Diddy is seen spending hours at the correctional facility’s media library located in the on-site chapel, where his role is said to include helping other inmates with loaning movies and religious materials.

In moments, he paused to happily chat to other prisonmates before stripping off his jacket and scarf to get back to work.

Diddy’s job is said to include helping others borrow movies and other religious items. Picture: BACKGRID

The Grammy Award winner is currently serving out his 50-month sentence after he was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

He was also ordered to pay the court a fine of US $500,000 ($765,000 AUD) as well as participate in programs for his mental health and substance abuse issues.

He’s expected to be released in 2028.

Diddy is expected to be released from prison in 2028. Picture: Joe Maher/Getty Images

Moments before revealing his decision, a Manhattan federal court judge told the singer: “I considered the fact that you are a self-made artist and businessman who inspired and lifted up communities.”

However, he also had to consider “all of [Combs’] history,” including his infamous “Freak-Offs.”

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, right, turns around and looks at the audience during jury selection at Manhattan federal court earlier in 2025. Picture: Elizabeth Williams via AP

“You abused them, physically, emotionally and psychologically,” the judge explained, referencing the victims. “Why did it happen for so long? Because you had the power and resources to keep it going.

“The court is not assured that, if released, these crimes would not be committed again,” and noted the importance of sending a message to other abusers,” the judge concluded.

Earlier this month, the father of seven was spotted for the first time since his incarceration where he was seen walking around the prison yard during recreation time wearing an orange prison beanie and a navy blue jacket.

His grey hair and beard were also visible.

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