Ex-NBA Player Who Was In Prison With Diddy Weighed In On Whether He Learned Life Lessons From The Rapper

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I was surprised to hear that Sean “Diddy” Combs has been at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey since late 2025. He got a four-year sentence, so he’s expected to be out around June 2028. Apparently, he’s adjusted to life there after being moved from the Brooklyn detention center and is getting along with the other inmates. I even read that former NBA player Sebastian Telfair was there with him and recently talked about their interactions.

In 2023, former NBA player Sebastian Telfair admitted guilt in a $4 million healthcare fraud case and was sentenced to six months at Fort Dix prison. While incarcerated, he met Sean “Diddy” Combs. Telfair recently discussed this experience on The Pivot Podcast, where he was asked if he learned anything from talking to Diddy. He then shared his candid thoughts on the matter.

I’m sending good thoughts to Diddy and hoping he gets through this tough time. But after the judge gave me a six-month sentence, I realized I needed to focus on myself and stay out of trouble. I don’t want to share my mistakes with anyone, including Diddy, but I hope he learns from his situation and comes out stronger.

Telfair suggests he didn’t gain personal growth from Diddy, implying he learned from his own legal troubles instead. However, he still seems to respect Combs, as evidenced by his positive comments. It’s important to remember that their circumstances and experiences are ultimately different.

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Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, was arrested in late 2024 and faced charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. His trial began in May 2025 and ended in July with a conviction on two counts related to transporting individuals for prostitution. Throughout the trial, Combs was held at the Metropolitan Detention Center, and in October 2025, he was moved to Fort Dix prison. He reportedly preferred Fort Dix because of its drug treatment program, but former inmate Joe Giudice cautioned that the prison had issues with violence and gang activity.

Even with reports of potential threats, including a claimed knife attack, Diddy has apparently remained active while incarcerated. He’s been teaching financial literacy classes to other inmates, first at the Metropolitan Detention Center and now at Fort Dix. One former inmate who took the classes praised Diddy for the positive impact he had.

While the rapper known as “Victory” is in prison, people are already discussing his future. Reports suggest he’ll face restrictions after his release, though some believe he could still repair his public image. However, not everyone is optimistic. Aubrey O’Day, formerly of the group Dainty Kane, doubts he’ll genuinely change his behavior once he’s out.

We don’t know what Diddy is thinking or working on while he’s in prison. We’ll have to wait until his release in 2028 to understand his point of view and see if it aligns with Sebastian Telfair’s experiences.

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2026-01-21 21:38