Sebastian Telfair Says Diddy Is “Diddy” In FCI Fort Dix Prison

Former NBA guard Sebastian Telfair is offering a firsthand account of life inside FCI Fort Dix as Sean “Diddy” Combs continues serving a federal prison sentence, adding personal context to an ongoing legal fight over the scope of Combs’ punishment.

Telfair, who was released from the New Jersey federal facility days ago, spoke publicly about Combs’ condition behind bars. He described the Bad Boy Records founder as composed and disciplined, despite the abrupt shift from wealth and influence to incarceration.

“Diddy’s holding it down. He’s doing what he gotta do,” Telfair said following his release. “He’s doing good. Diddy’s gonna be Diddy.”

Telfair’s remarks come against the backdrop of his own legal history. He returned to Fort Dix after violating supervised release tied to a federal healthcare fraud case. Prosecutors accused him of submitting fraudulent claims to the NBA Players Health and Welfare Benefit Plan, part of a broader scheme that authorities said caused roughly $4 million in losses.

Court records show Telfair personally obtained $358,000 through false reimbursements. He was charged in 2021 and later sentenced to probation in 2024. A failure to complete court-ordered community service resulted in a six-month custodial sentence, placing him at Fort Dix alongside Combs.

Sebastian Telfair Gives Update On Sean “Diddy” Combs Imprisonment At FIC Fort Dix

Photos of Combs circulating from inside the facility earlier this year drew public attention. The images showed Combs smiling with other inmates, appearing calm and physically altered, with gray hair visible. The photos challenged widespread assumptions about his mental and emotional state.

Telfair said the adjustment to prison life has been significant for Combs. He described Combs’ pre-incarceration lifestyle as fast-paced and indulgent, a sharp contrast to the structure of federal custody. Still, he emphasized Combs’ adaptability and focus.

Combs is serving a 50-month sentence following his July 2025 conviction on two counts under the Mann Act for transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. A jury acquitted him of racketeering and sex trafficking charges.

U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian imposed the sentence, which legal observers have described as unusually severe for Mann Act violations. On December 23, Combs’ attorneys filed an emergency motion seeking immediate release, arguing the court improperly relied on conduct rejected by the jury.

The defense called the sentence “a perversion of justice,” asserting Combs should have been sentenced only for interstate transportation tied to voluntary prostitution, which carries significantly lower guideline ranges.

Combs remains housed at Fort Dix as appellate proceedings continue. Telfair’s account suggests a controlled routine rather than collapse. Inside federal custody, legal status defines outcomes. Personal resolve defines survival.