nuOct 16, 2026, 13:52

Prison service denies reports of fight between Diddy and drug lord

The prison service and Diddy's family have denied reports that the rapper was involved in a fight with a fellow inmate at the Fort Dix facility. While TMZ continues to report that Diddy sustained a head injury during a conflict over prison security, officials maintain that no such incident occurred.

The United States prison service has officially denied claims that rapper Diddy was involved in a physical altercation with a drug kingpin named Dudus at the Fort Dix facility in New Jersey. Officials stated that no such incident took place, dismissing rumors of a brawl sparked by cell raids. A radio host citing Diddy's family members further supported this denial, noting that the two inmates reside in separate parts of the prison and do not cross paths.

Despite these official statements, the media outlet TMZ continues to maintain its reporting, which alleged that Diddy required medical attention for a head wound following the supposed fight. Sources claim the incident arose because other inmates were frustrated over increased security and raids triggered by media reports regarding Diddy's lifestyle behind bars. While the rapper's legal team has expressed no reason to doubt the official denials, the conflicting accounts remain a subject of public attention. Diddy is currently serving a four-year sentence for inciting prostitution.

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