Not so bad boy now? Diddy allegedly trading humiliating item as currency in prison, here's what it is

Diddy's flashy lifestyle is long gone. The once-glamorous music mogul is adjusting to prison life as he awaits trial on serious charges. With no WiFi, strict schedules, and microwave meals, his current reality is far from glamorous.

Diddy is currently being held in Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center, where he is awaiting trial on human trafficking charges.

What is Diddy’s life like inside the MDC?

He was once known for his luxury, but now he uses mackerel packets as currency and adheres to a strict prison schedule.


Sean "Diddy" Combs is roughing it inside prison after being made to use packets of mackerel, or "macks," in lieu of cash, as per a report by the Daily Mail.

Despite his limited privileges, prosecutors claim he continues to exert influence from behind bars.

Since making prison his new home, Diddy has experienced a remarkable decline in popularity. The troubled music mogul has traded in his opulent lifestyle for lasagna, Cheez-Its, Snickers, bunk beds, and computer time that is monitored without WIFI, as quoted in a report by the Daily Mail.

Diddy, who has given up his black hair and beard in favor of gray, is currently being held in 4 North, a dorm-like section of the jail on the fourth floor where roughly 20 other men are detained.

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However, Diddy reportedly has more freedom, but it still doesn't come close to his former life, even though his attorneys expected their client to be placed in a Special Housing Unit, where prisoners spend roughly 23 hours a day in their cells.

Former inmate Gene Borrello told The New York Times that although there are multiple check-ins from corrections officers throughout the day, inmates in 4 North are typically free to move around and enjoy amenities like televisions, microwaves, a workout area, and a row of bunk beds, as per a report by the Daily Mail.

Borrello claimed, 'you have nothing to worry about' in that unit, claiming he was imprisoned there for aiding the government in convicting Mafia members.

Has Diddy still tried to pull strings from jail?

Diddy frequently uses the conference room or common area to meet with his legal team. In preparation for his trial next month, his lawyers have instructed him to go through the growing amount of evidence that prosecutors have turned over, so he is permitted to use a laptop without WiFi.

Diddy has been accused by prosecutors of abusing his privileges by attempting to contact possible witnesses for his case, purchasing phone time from other prisoners, and even analyzing social media analytics from within the prison.

They claimed that Diddy was able to track the November Instagram post of a video of his seven kids singing him a happy birthday from behind bars.

Diddy is not attempting to circumvent the jail system, according to his defense team, and they intend to pursue his case vigorously.

FAQs

What does Diddy use as currency in jail?
Mackerel packets, or "macks," are his go-to trade item behind bars.

Is Diddy still trying to control things from prison?
Prosecutors allege that he used inmates and contacts to manage social media and influence his case.