Diddy’s journey towards sobriety faced a significant setback this week as he was discovered consuming homemade alcohol while incarcerated. Sources have revealed that the rapper was drinking a concoction made from Fanta, sugar, and apples, a mix that inmates reportedly ferment over two weeks to produce an alcoholic beverage.
Upon being caught by prison officials at Fort Dix, the low-security facility where he is serving his sentence, there were plans to transfer Diddy to a different unit. However, those plans have since been reversed, allowing him to remain in his current location.
This incident is particularly notable given Diddy’s recent assertions of sobriety leading up to his sentencing. Just last month, he emphasized to the court that he was sober for the first time in 25 years, stating that he lost his way because of substances. He poignantly wrote to the judge, “The old me died in jail and a new version of me was reborn. Prison will change you or kill you — I choose to live.”
Photographs from last week showed Diddy in the prison yard, appearing animated and engaged with fellow inmates, highlighting a stark contrast to the struggles he faces in maintaining his sobriety.
Diddy was sentenced to 50 months in prison after being convicted on two counts of violating the Mann Act in July. He was transferred to Fort Dix just last week as part of his incarceration process. This incident illustrates the challenges he must overcome not only within the walls of the prison but also the broader battle with addiction that accompanies his incarceration. Despite this setback, the rapper’s previous commitment to change remains a focal point as he navigates this difficult chapter in his life.