Did Diddy escape from prison? Viral claim sparks controversy

A recent online claim suggested that Sean “Diddy” Combs had escaped from the prison where he had been held since his September 16 arrest and subsequent federal indictment. The claim first appeared on the YouTube channel Uncover Discovery on October 10, 2024.

The video was captioned: “3 MINUTES AGO: FBI confirms Diddy broke out of jail!” and quickly gained traction, with over 610,000 views within five days, along with over 6,800 likes and 562 comments at the time of writing.

However, this claim has proven to be incorrect. The video does not provide any evidence that Diddy escaped from prison, and there is no confirmation from the federal government. Additionally, the Uncover Discovery page includes a disclaimer in the bio that states, “We do not represent that any information is factual or verified, and the content should not be construed as professional advice.”

Last week, a 40-minute video emerged on social media, starting on YouTube, claiming that Sean Combs had escaped from the federal prison where he is being held awaiting trial.

The video included the headline: “Breaking News: Diddy Escapes Prison!” and contained two photos: one showing a federal agent and the other showing prison surveillance footage. The footage, dated October 9 at 8:40 PM, allegedly shows an unidentified man running, with an image of Diddy superimposed on it.

Despite the sensational headline, the rumor is completely false. There are no credible reports of Sean Combs’ escape from prison, and the security footage is likely doctored or AI-generated. The viral video does not provide any authentic information about the hip-hop icon’s alleged escape.

Instead, the video covers details about his September 16 arrest, federal indictment, arraignment, denial of bail and ongoing legal issues. It also includes excerpts from news broadcasts, as well as interviews with Diddy’s attorneys and federal prosecutors. Furthermore, the FBI has made no announcements about Sean Combs’ escape from prison, and no major news outlets have reported on the alleged incident.