Entertainment mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, recently sentenced to 50 months in federal prison on prostitution-related charges, has requested to serve his time at FCI Fort Dix, a low-security facility in New Jersey known for its Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP). His legal team argues that the prison’s rehabilitative services and family visitation policies make it the most suitable option for the rapper’s incarceration.
However, Joe Giudice, a former inmate and reality TV personality from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, has publicly warned Combs about the dangers of Fort Dix. Giudice, who served time at the facility from 2016 to 2019, described it as rife with gang activity and violence. “They stabbed each other for whatever reason,” he told Fox News Digital, adding that the prison’s reputation as “easy time” is misleading.
Diddy’s attorney, Teny Geragos, submitted a formal request to Judge Arun Subramanian asking that the Bureau of Prisons consider Fort Dix for Combs’s sentence. The letter emphasized the rapper’s need for drug rehabilitation and the importance of maintaining family connections during incarceration.
Despite its classification as a minimum-security institution, Fort Dix has housed several high-profile inmates over the years, including “Pharma Bro” Martin Shkreli and former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick. The facility’s RDAP program is one of the most sought-after in the federal prison system, but critics argue that its reputation for safety is overstated.
Combs has already spent 13 months at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, which he described as “hell.” His legal team hopes that Fort Dix will offer a more humane environment for the remainder of his sentence, though the final decision rests with the Bureau of Prisons.
The warning from Giudice has sparked debate over the conditions at Fort Dix and whether celebrities receive preferential treatment in prison assignments. Some legal experts suggest that while Combs may be eligible for RDAP, the Bureau will ultimately weigh security concerns and institutional capacity before making a decision.
Combs has not publicly responded to Giudice’s comments, but sources close to the rapper say he remains focused on rehabilitation and maintaining contact with his family. His attorneys have also indicated plans to appeal the conviction.
As the Bureau of Prisons reviews the request, the spotlight remains on Fort Dix and its suitability for high-profile inmates. Whether Diddy ends up serving time there or elsewhere, the warning from a former inmate underscores the unpredictable realities of life behind bars.
