Sean “Diddy” Combs appeared in court Wednesday for a hearing in his federal sex trafficking case.
And according to witnesses in the courtroom, the disgraced music mogul’s months behind bars have clearly taken a toll.
Court sources say Diddy attempted to put on a brave face, greeting his children and wishing the assembled reporters a happy holiday.
But it seems their presence serves as evidence of the difficulty of life in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center.
Diddy shows signs of stress in latest court appearance
A Law & Crime Network reporter alleged that Diddy has become noticeably thinner since his last public appearance, with his hair also becoming significantly grayer.
“He appeared surprisingly thin, as you might expect [from him being] Now inside a federal detention center for a few months, reporter Elizabeth Milner said after the hearing.
“It’s a far cry from the luxurious lifestyle he was living before, but he looks quite thin, and perhaps being in custody is beginning to take its toll on him.”
Diddy’s last photo was taken in Central Park in the last days before his arrest on September 16.
Milner says he now looks much older, stating that during his latest hearing “he looked more grey”.
Didi’s new life
Diddy was denied bail at a previous hearing and has been in custody since September. He is currently awaiting trial, scheduled to begin in May.
A source close to the rapper denied that his time behind bars has affected Diddy’s appearance or mental state.
Speaking with Page Six, the insider described Diddy as “fit, healthy and completely focused on his defense.”
“He is very active, in good spirits and, as always, he was happy to see his children,” the source said.
Cameras weren’t allowed in the courtroom, so other than witnesses, no one knows for sure how well Diddy is doing.
What’s next for Didi?
In the months since his arrest, several new allegations have emerged against Diddy.
And while he may be innocent until proven guilty, it seems the court of public opinion has already reached a verdict.
Several celebrities have already distanced themselves from Diddy, including Will Smith, who recently told a concert crowd that he never had anything to do with the mogul.
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.