Diddy’s ‘special privileges’ in prison exposed by former inmate

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, following his indictment on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution last month. The 54-year-old hip-hop mogul, who was denied bail by a judge and pleaded not guilty to all charges, was arrested on September 16 and is now awaiting his trial. Diddy, known for his extravagant lifestyle, is now facing a starkly different reality behind bars, prompting curiosity about how one of the world’s most famous stars is coping in prison. Former Married at First Sight star Timothy Smith, who has served time in a U.S. federal prison, shared insights into the conditions Diddy is likely enduring. Smith noted that despite Diddy’s status and wealth, prison life offers no advantages. “In the federal system, it’s so limited, you don’t get extra privileges because you’re rich. You’re allowed a few basics like a tracksuit and sneakers from the commissary, but that’s about it. They do raids and if you try to stockpile, they take everything.” He painted a bleak picture of the prison environment, highlighting that guards use isolation tactics to break inmates down. “He’s in the management unit, so...