P Diddy case: Rapper celebrates 55th birthday with prison pasta and a call from his kids

Once known for his opulent birthday parties where champagne flowed freely and the VIP guest list was a who's-who of A-list stars, Sean “Diddy” Combs spent his 55th birthday in a vastly different setting this year: behind bars. No glitzy club, no caviar – just the drab surroundings of Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, where he’s been held since September. His charges, a mix of serious allegations including sex trafficking and racketeering, have taken Diddy from Bad Boy Records founder to one of the most high-profile inmates in the country.

No glitz and glam for P Diddy this year

This year’s celebration was a stripped-down affair, but Diddy’s children made sure their love transcended the prison walls. Quincy Brown, Justin Combs, King Combs, Chance Combs, and twins Jessie and D'Lila marked their father's 55th birthday in a heartwarming Instagram video. In the clip, they sing him “Happy Birthday” over the phone, with the youngest of his brood, one-year-old Love, attempting to join in and eagerly taking a bite of the celebratory cake on Diddy’s behalf. “Happy Birthday Pops, we love you!” they captioned the post.

In response, Diddy, touched and emotional, expressed his gratitude: “I love y’all so much. I can’t wait to see y’all. I just want to say I’m proud of y’all, especially the girls, I mean all of y’all, just for being strong. Thank y’all for being strong and for speaking out in support of me. I love y’all. I got the best family in the world. On my birthday, I’m happy.”

P Diddy's kids wish him

And while love from his kids warmed his heart, the birthday menu might have left a bit to be desired for a man used to the finer things. As per the news portal, The Post, breakfast at MDC started with basics: cereal, fruit, and a breakfast cake. For lunch, Diddy’s choices expanded to pasta with marinara, meatballs, and a simple garden salad, all served promptly at 11 a.m. Dinner options veered towards the eclectic, with a choice of either chicken or tofu fried rice paired with black beans and carrots at 4 p.m. – quite a departure from his usual high-end dining.

This birthday’s setting is a stark contrast to his past. Diddy was taken into custody on September 16 by Homeland Security Investigations after being accused of heinous crimes involving coercion, drugging, and blackmailing alleged victims, all as part of what prosecutors describe as orchestrated “Freak off.”