Sean “Diddy” Combs spent his 55th birthday in the stark environment of the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center, marking the occasion with a simple prison meal while awaiting trial on federal charges of sеx trafficking and rackеteering. The music mogul and entrepreneur is also set to make a brief court appearance today.

According to reports from the New York Post, Diddy’s lunch options included cheese pizza, salad, or pasta, complemented by breakfast staples like “breakfast cake” and potatoes. The prison’s recent crackdown on contraband, including drugs and phones, underscores the heightened security environment unrelated to Diddy’s case.

The charges against Diddy stem from allegations of misconduct tied to so-called “freak off” parties, which he claims were consensual.

However, numerous women have come forward with accusations, and witness testimony has raised new questions. Courtney Burgess, a grand jury witness, alleged that he viewed tapes purportedly showing Diddy mistreating celebrities. These tapes, said to originate from a flash drive owned by Diddy’s late ex, Kim Porter, reportedly contained footage from hidden cameras in his home. It remains unclear whether the grand jury has reviewed these recordings.

Diddy’s legal and personal troubles have been mounting. Last year, a video surfaced showing a violent altercation with his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, prompting a public apology from the artist. Despite the growing controversy, his family, including his sons, continues to support him, arguing he is the victim of unjust scrutiny.

As his legal battles unfold, Diddy’s once-unshakable image as a hip-hop icon faces unprecedented challenges.