Rather than celebrating with family or indulging in luxury holiday shopping, Diddy will likely mark this Christmas confined to a cell, facing federal charges for alleged sex crimes.
According to federal sources, the mogul’s holiday in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center will be far from festive, with card games like Spades and dominos serving as primary distractions. Reports indicate that inmates can also join small-scale tournaments, including 3-on-3 basketball and soccer, offering a brief escape from the monotony of daily life behind bars.
This marks his second holiday season spent in custody, following a denied bail attempt just before Thanksgiving. Judge Arun Subramanian concluded that no conditions of release could sufficiently ensure public safety. As for holiday cheer, the most he might hope for is a court ruling in his favor on a motion requesting laptop access—a decision that remains pending.
Diddy Indicted: Racketeering, Trafficking, and Rising Accusations
On September 16, federal authorities arrested Diddy in Manhattan, six months after raiding his homes in Los Angeles and Miami. Unsealed the next day, the indictment charged the music mogul with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transporting individuals for prostitution, alongside allegations of sexual abuse, bribery, and drug offenses.
Prosecutors claim his notorious “freak off” parties involved drugging and coercing attendees into sexual acts, with some victims allegedly blackmailed using recorded footage. The charges build on a lawsuit filed by former partner and Bad Boy Records artist Cassie, who accused Diddy of sex trafficking, assault, and other offenses—a case he settled within 24 hours. Now facing criminal charges and denied bail, Diddy, who pleads not guilty, awaits a trial scheduled for May 2025 as additional claims from over 100 accusers surface.