Diddy reportedly assigned to prison laundry duty after transfer to New Jersey facility

Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has reportedly been assigned to laundry duty at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix, a low-security federal prison in New Jersey, following his transfer on October 30, 2025.

The report, first shared by The Blast and later confirmed by major entertainment outlets such as TMZ and XXL, comes just weeks after Diddy began serving his 50-month prison sentence for racketeering and sex trafficking charges.

According to sources familiar with the prison’s operations, Combs’ current assignment involves washing, drying, and sorting inmates’ clothing, a routine part of prison labor intended to promote self-sufficiency and daily structure among inmates. Such jobs are standard for new arrivals and pay between 12 and 40 cents per hour, depending on the facility’s labor schedule and seniority.

FCI Fort Dix, which houses around 1,200 low-risk inmates, is known for offering structured work programs to help prisoners adjust to confinement and prepare for reintegration after release. While Diddy’s specific work schedule hasn’t been disclosed, insiders suggest he will likely spend several hours daily in the facility’s industrial laundry, an environment far removed from the luxury lifestyle the hip-hop billionaire once flaunted.

The news has since gone viral, dominating social media threads and online discussions. Many users on X (formerly Twitter) reacted with a mix of dark humor and irony, with several referencing Diddy’s controversial past allegations. Quips about “sniffing detergent,” “washing away sins,” and “bad boy laundry service” trended briefly, capturing the public’s fascination with his dramatic fall from grace.

Still, some voices urged empathy, noting that Diddy’s experience underscores the equalizing nature of incarceration, where celebrity status offers little protection from the reality of prison life. Others pointed out that the laundry job could be a stepping stone toward a quieter, more reflective chapter for the embattled star.

Diddy’s conviction in connection with a federal racketeering and sex trafficking investigation marked one of the most shocking celebrity scandals in recent years. Once celebrated as a business mogul and music icon, he now faces the humbling prospect of serving out his sentence in one of America’s most regimented correctional environments — with his first task being keeping fellow inmates’ clothes clean.

— Busterblog