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Diddy’s appearance is ‘noticeably’ different at latest hearing, crime reporter says

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Federal probe into music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs

Sean “Diddy” Combs was indicted on federal sex trafficking charges after his Star Island mansion was raided.

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Three months of life behind bars appears to be having an effect on Sean “Diddy” Combs.

A journalist with Law & Crime reported that the fallen rapper looked “noticeably thinner” and grayer during a Wednesday hearing in New York.

“Maybe being locked up in detention is starting to weigh on him,” said Elizabeth Millner, who covered the hearing.

The father of seven who has a mansion in Star Island has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his arrest in September on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

According to MDC’s website, the facility has a commissary selling various products that the inmates may purchase. That includes “clothing, shoes, snacks, and food, as well as hygienic products like soap, shampoo, and shavers.” There is no mention of hair dye.

An insider close to the situation begs to differ regarding the mogul’s appearance. The 55-year-old rapper is “fit, healthy and fully focused on his defense,” the source told UsWeekly. “He has been very active, remains in good spirits, and, as always, he was happy to see his children.”

During the so-called status conference, federal judge Arun Subramanian requested any legal updates to the case to be set by Jan 3, 2025, to “avoid any kind of surprise at the last minute.”

Sons Christian and Justin were present, Millner added, and Diddy “beamed and smiled” at them.

Combs, who maintains his innocence, has been denied bail three times.

That means he’ll be incarcerated on Christmas Day; TMZ reports his meal will consist of baked Cornish hen, macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls and “a holiday dessert.”

This story was originally published December 19, 2024 at 1:03 PM.

Madeleine Marr
Miami Herald
Celebrity/real time news reporter Madeleine Marr has been with The Miami Herald since 2003. She has covered such features as travel, fashion and food. In 2007, she helped launch the newspaper’s daily People Page, attending red carpet events, awards ceremonies and press junkets; interviewing some of the biggest names in show business; and hosting her own online show. She is originally from New York City.
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Federal probe into music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs

Sean “Diddy” Combs was indicted on federal sex trafficking charges after his Star Island mansion was raided.