Sean “Diddy” Combs was reportedly rushed to a Brooklyn hospital this past week for medical evaluation while awaiting trial on serious federal charges.
The 55-year-old, currently held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, is undergoing a legal battle laced with accusations of sex trafficking, racketeering, and facilitating prostitution—claims he has strenuously denied.
According to a report by Page Six, Diddy was escorted to the Brooklyn Hospital Center recently to receive a noninvasive medical test.
A source close to the situation explained that the trip was prompted by the artist’s complaint about lingering knee pain. Doctors performed an MRI to evaluate his joint’s internal condition.
“To ensure privacy, safety, and security, we do not comment on the confinement conditions of individuals in our custody, including medical details or trips,” a Bureau of Prisons representative told The New York Post, which owns Page Six.
Reports also suggest that law enforcement officials were placed on alert regarding Diddy’s hospital visit to avoid unexpected disruptions should the information become public knowledge.
Diddy, with a storied career spanning decades, has been held in federal custody since his arrest in September.
Despite multiple court appeals, bail requests have repeatedly been denied by the presiding authorities.
His next major legal challenge looms in May when his trial is scheduled to begin. The accusations against the music mogul have not stopped at federal charges.
In the months following his arrest, more than 100 individuals have come forward with claims of mistreatment and abuse by Diddy.
The volume of allegations adds a heavy emphasis to the courtroom drama expected when his case commences on May 5.
Diddy has remained steadfast in proclaiming his innocence and his legal team has vowed to vigorously contest all accusations, and the star himself has maintained that he is prepared to clear his name.