Diddy is spending his first days in prison working at the chapel and participating in a rehabilitation program, according to prison documents cited by CBS.

In addition, he faces disciplinary sanctions for making an illegal phone call, which could temporarily deprive him of his phone privileges and inmate privileges.

The rapper was transferred to New Jersey’s Fort Dix prison on October 30 after being sentenced to more than four years in prison on prostitution-related charges. The photo published by CBS News comes from prison records upon his arrival. The documents reveal that the well-known music producer is participating in a treatment program and has received one of the most sought-after jobs in the correctional facility, despite violating prison rules.

Working in the chapel

Diddy works as a chaplain’s assistant, a position considered one of the most sought-after at Fort Dix prison. A former prison warden told CBS News that duties include maintaining the religious library, cleaning the office and helping with record keeping.

His spokeswoman, Judah Engelmeier, said: “He has been working in the library since the chapel, which he describes as a warm, respectful and rewarding environment.”

A correctional officer with more than 20 years of experience noted that the chapel is one of the few places where inmates can gather freely. In addition, chaplains can allow their deputies to prepare a call list, which informs officials which inmates are allowed to leave their cells to go to programs or medical appointments. Deputies can add their acquaintances or friends to the list.

Combs, who grew up Catholic, has said in the past that he no longer belongs to a particular church, though he has referred to God frequently in recent years. In 2017, he wrote on social media, “God tests us all for a reason,” and during his trial he was seen reading the Bible in court.

Violation for phone call

A few days after his transfer, on November 3, Combs was disciplined for making a phone call with three participants, which is expressly prohibited by the rules. He informed officials that it was a conversation with his legal team regarding the release of a statement to the New York Times. Prison regulations prohibit multiple connections in one call and allow communication only with approved persons on inmate lists.

According to the documents, Diddy called a woman, who in the middle of the conversation added a man he called “the person for digital media“. Before that, the rapper discussed the weekend visit, suggesting they bring “$200” – an amount it’s unclear how he would use, as regulations allow guests to bring only coins for the vending machines.

He later claimed he was talking to his lawyer, who added the legal communications officer to approve an official statement.

Authorities recommended that he be deprived of 90 days of phone and cell phone privileges. The order was issued on Nov. 4 – the day of his 56th birthday. It is not clear whether the sentence was enforced. A source familiar with the case said: “This is a serious offence which shows a disregard for the rules.” His spokeswoman, however, argued that “it was a procedural call between lawyers, covered by client-lawyer privilege” and there was nothing improper.

Participation in a rehabilitation program

Meanwhile, Diddy has entered the Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program (RDAP), the most intensive rehabilitation program in the Federal Prison System. Officials explained that inmates must meet specific criteria for participation and are rarely placed there at the beginning of their sentence.

Participation in the program can reduce a sentence by up to one year. During the trial, the defense had cited drug use as a key factor behind his controversial actions. In a letter to the court before his sentencing, Combs admitted that he is “now sober for the first time in 25 years” and is trying to manage “addiction and anger issues.”