Did Diddy escape from jail? Viral claim sparks controversy

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

The video was titled, “3 MINUTES AGO: FBI Confirms Diddy ESCAPED From Prison!” and quickly gained traction, accumulating over 610,000 views within five days, along with more than 6,800 likes and 562 comments at the time of writing.

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

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

The video featured a headline reading, “Breaking News: Diddy Escapes Prison!” and included two photos—one showing a federal agent and the other showing what appeared to be prison surveillance footage. Dated October 9 at 20:40, the footage allegedly depicted an unidentified man running, with an image of Diddy superimposed on top.

Despite the sensational headline, the rumor is completely false. There are no credible reports of Sean Combs escaping from jail, and the security footage is likely manipulated or AI-generated. The viral video provides no authentic information regarding the hip-hop icon’s supposed escape.

Instead, the video covers details about his September 16 arrest, federal indictment, arraignment, bail denial, and ongoing legal issues. It also includes clips from news broadcasts, as well as interviews with Diddy’s attorneys and federal prosecutors. Furthermore, the FBI has not made any announcements about Sean Combs escaping from prison, and no major news outlets have reported on the alleged incident.