Diddy is reportedly struggling to cope with his circumstances behind bars as he faces serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. According to reports from The Daily Mail, the music mogul experienced a significant breakdown after realizing he wouldn’t be released on bond in time to spend the holidays with his family. Diddy, who is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, allegedly believed his high-profile legal team would secure his release before the holiday season.
“With his high-powered legal team, Diddy thought he’d be out on bail by now. Spending the holidays behind bars was a nightmare for him,” an insider shared. To regain his composure, Diddy reportedly turned to meditation techniques. “It took him a few hours of deep breathing and focusing to get out of the bad space he was in, but he finally managed it,” the source added. However, conflicting reports suggest otherwise, with another source stating that Diddy remains resilient, saying he is “staying strong in jail.”
Since the federal investigation began, Diddy has continued to assert his innocence. His attorney, Erica Wolff, recently emphasized his faith in the judicial system amidst growing allegations. “Mr. Combs has full confidence in the facts and the integrity of the judicial process,” Wolff told the BBC. “In court, the truth will prevail: That Mr. Combs never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone—man or woman, adult or minor.”
The accusations have only intensified in recent weeks. In a shocking development, an anonymous woman alleged that both Diddy and Jay-Z sexually assaulted her at an afterparty in 2000, when she was just 13 years old. Attorney Tony Buzbee brought forth the claims on her behalf, though both Diddy and Jay-Z have categorically denied the allegations.
As Diddy awaits his day in court, the weight of these allegations and his ongoing detainment have cast a shadow over his once-glittering career, leaving fans and the industry closely watching for further developments.