<p id=”par-1_98″>Sean “Diddy” Combs marked his 56th <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/inside-diddys-lonely-birthday-bars-fried-rice-psych-team-visits-limited-recreation.html/”>birthday behind bars</a> at <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/diddy-spotted-at-fci-fort-dix-looking-greyer-but-pretty-relaxed.html/”>Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix</a> in New Jersey, a stark contrast to the star-studded celebrations he once threw in his prime. The hip-hop mogul, who is currently serving time following his sentencing earlier this year, reportedly spent the milestone day away from the luxury and excess that once defined his lifestyle. Instead of celebrity guests and champagne toasts, Diddy’s 56th birthday was a quiet, heavily restricted affair inside the medium-security prison. Now, we’re looking at his 53rd birthday bash in comparison to his most recent celebration behind bars.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-sean-diddy-combs-spent-his-56th-birthday-in-prison-at-fort-dix-federal-correctional-institution”>Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs spent his 56th birthday in prison at Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution</h2>
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<p id=”par-2_72″>Sean “Diddy” Combs has been <a href=”https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/sean-diddy-combs-fci-fort-dix-former-inmate-prison-kiddie-camp.html/”>transferred to FCI Fort Dix</a> in New Jersey to serve the remainder of his prison sentence. His legal team had previously requested this specific facility because it offers the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) and is located closer to his family. The transfer was officially confirmed in late October 2025. Diddy’s projected release date is currently set for May 8, 2028, barring any additional credits or successful appeals.</p>
<p id=”par-3_37″>Diddy celebrated his 56th birthday on Nov. 4, 2025. While the mogul once celebrated lavishly with celebrities and huge parties, his most recent celebration looked quite different. According to <a href=”https://people.com/diddy-unglamorous-prison-birthday-dinner-includes-beans-as-he-marks-56-incarcerated-for-sex-crimes-conviction-11843754″ target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>People</a>, Diddy’s birthday meals weren’t anything special. </p>
<p id=”par-4_33″>For breakfast, the mogul had his choice of fruit, bran flakes, breakfast cake, or whole wheat bread, and two jelly packets. He also had the option of having skim milk, margarine spread, and sugar-substitute packets.</p>
<p id=”par-5_41″>For lunch between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m., Diddy had his choice of either chicken parmesan or a chickpea burger. He was served pasta with marinara sauce and spinach for side dishes, as well as garlic bread or whole wheat bread.</p>
<p id=”par-6_35″>For dinner at 4:30 p.m., Diddy and the other inmates could have either cheese pizza or navy beans. For sides, they were given Italian pasta salad, green beans, and a garden salad with dressing options.</p>
<p id=”par-7_37″>The publication notes that the New Jersey correctional center’s commissary list gave Diddy the option of buying a sweet treat. Cheese cake squares (available for $1.07), honey buns ($1.30), Pop-Tarts ($2.85), and cookies ($1.95 to $2.60) were available.</p>
<h2 class=”wp-block-heading” id=”h-sean-diddy-combs-53rd-birthday-bash-at-his-la-mansion-included-a-listers”>Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ 53rd birthday bash at his LA mansion included A-listers</h2>
<p id=”par-8_53″>Sean “Diddy” Combs’ 53rd birthday bash in November 2022 was nothing short of spectacular. And it certainly looked different than his 56th. The event took place at his Los Angeles mansion and drew some of hip‑hop’s biggest names, including Jay‑Z, Mary J. Blige, Travis Scott, Chris Brown, Kehlani, and more, according to <a href=”https://www.tmz.com/2022/11/08/diddy-ramps-up-security-birthday-gun-issue-bet-after-party/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>TMZ</a>. </p>
<p id=”par-9_83″>Guests were treated to sushi from celebrity hot spot Nobu. And they enjoyed a night of luxury, music, and high‑glamour fashion. The party décor included multiple “LOVE”‑spelled cakes presented to Diddy, and the backyard featured a large mattress where attendees danced freely in the Los Angeles night. One standout moment included rapper Yung Miami gifting Diddy a custom Cuban‑link chain during the festivities, according to <a href=”https://blackamericaweb.com/2022/11/05/yung-miami-diddy-birthday-gift/” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Black America Web</a>. This prompted him to rise, kiss her, and praise the surprise in front of the crowd. </p>
<p id=”par-10_57″>Security at the event was notably rigorous, reflecting heightened concerns in the industry at that time. Attendees passed through metal detectors. And the surrounding streets by the mansion were shut down for the evening’s festivities. These measures followed a prior gun‑related incident at one of Diddy’s past events. The upgraded security was seen as a precautionary necessity.</p>
<p id=”par-11_47″>Diddy’s 54th birthday didn’t appear quite as wild as his 53rd. However, it still included many big names. According to <a href=”https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/diddy-birthday-party-naomi-campbell” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>British Vogue</a>, the star‑studded event took place in London at the upscale venue LAVO London inside the BoTree Hotel, and was thrown by close friend and supermodel Naomi Campbell.</p>