Sean “Diddy” Combs: He appears in court “grey”.

According to eyewitness reports, the imprisoned rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs (55) appeared to have changed greatly at his first court hearing since his imprisonment in September on Wednesday – and was apparently marked by the prison conditions. “He appeared surprisingly thin after months in custody,” reported journalist Elizabeth Millner. His hair is also noticeably gray. He appeared in a tan prison uniform.

However, according to media reports, a confidant of the rapper emphasizes that Combs is “fit, healthy and fully focused on his defense.” He trains regularly and is in good spirits. However, his lawyer had previously admitted that eating in prison was the “hardest part” of his client’s imprisonment.

At the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where Combs has been held since September, at least a festive menu awaits him for Christmas. Lunch will include fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, cranberry sauce, rolls and a holiday dessert. Dinner, on the other hand, is a little more modest with two peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, potato chips and fruit.

Diddy also had a reunion with his family in court. When his sons Christian and Justin Combs entered the courtroom, the rapper’s expression reportedly brightened noticeably. He “beamed” and waved to them, Millner said. According to “The Hollywood Reporter,” he also asked his children if they were okay. They should each have responded with a thumbs up.

Combs was arrested in September on suspicion of sex trafficking and extortion, among other things. The indictment is the result of months of investigation. The trial is scheduled to begin on May 5, 2025. The rapper has pleaded not guilty and has so far denied all allegations.