Diddy’s prison head injury linked to fight with Jamaican drug lord Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke-here's what reports say

Sean Diddy Combs was taken to a hospital after a reported fight with another inmate at FCI Fort Dix, in New Jersey. The man named in reports is Christopher Coke. He is a convicted Jamaican drug lord known as Dudus. The reported altercation happened on Friday, October 9, according to TMZ. Combs was taken to hospital the following morning with a head injury. A source told PEOPLE that the injury was not life-threatening and that he returned to prison later that day.

The incident reportedly came after a news report raised questions about Combs’ alleged privileges in prison. According to a report by TMZ, those claims had angered other inmates, including Coke. The inputs are taken from TMZ, PEOPLE, and NY Daily News.

What reportedly caused the fight?

The dispute is believed to be linked to an NBC News report about Combs’ life behind bars.The report said he had inmates helping him with daily tasks like cooking, cleaning and doing his laundry.

It also stated that Combs received Chinese-style massages and had access, to banned items. These included alcohol and a cellphone. He allegedly used the phone to browse Instagram and look at photos.

After the report came out, prison officials reportedly carried out two raids and seized banned items. One of the items was a cellphone belonging to Coke, according to TMZ.

Sources told the outlet that Coke was angry about the raids and blamed the situation on the attention surrounding Combs. The two men reportedly got into a fight, with Combs suffering the worse injury.

The full details of what happened have not been made clear.

What happened after Diddy was injured

TMZ first reported that Combs had been taken out of the prison for medical treatment. PEOPLE later confirmed the hospitalization through a source familiar with the matter. His spokesperson, Juda Engelmayer, said: “Sean’s health and well-being are our immediate concern, and we appreciate everyone who has reached out,” he told PEOPLE.

Combs returned to FCI Fort Dix on Saturday. TMZ reported that both men were ordered to spend two weeks in the Special Housing Unit following the fight.

Combs was already in solitary confinement after allegations surfaced about his access to contraband. According to TMZ, the confrontation took place while he was out for his daily break.

Who is Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke

Coke has been in prison since 2012 and is serving a 23-year sentence. He was once the leader of an international criminal organization known as the Shower Posse, also called the Presidential Click. ABC News reported that Coke pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy and conspiracy to commit assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of racketeering.

Combs is serving a 50-month sentence after being convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was acquitted of more serious charges and received credit for more than a year spent in custody after his 2024 arrest.

The reported fight comes as Combs faces continued scrutiny over claims about his life in prison. While TMZ has reported that the dispute involved Coke, the precise circumstances surrounding the altercation remain unclear.