Diddy undergoes drastic physical transformation in prison amid scandal, sources reveal why

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Sean 'P Diddy' Combs was in the eye of public attention for an additional reason other than his serious legal troubles on Thursday, October 10.

The rapper made his first public appearance at a New York City courtroom that day since being arrested last month and looked noticeably leaner, leading to speculations about his transformation.

While people were shocked to see Diddy's current physique, sources revealed that the change had not been sudden and that Diddy had been working on a "health regimen" before he was arrested over multiple felony and civil charges.

Physical transformation of Diddy

The music mogul, whose nickname includes Puff Daddy, looked far from puffy during his hearing, according to Newsweek.

Cameras were not allowed inside the courtroom, but 54-year-old Combs appeared thinner in the sketches released. His face bore the most prominent markings of change, as the publication described it as "more narrow," and his cheeks "slightly gaunt."

Speculations about Diddy's weight loss

Diddy's weight loss has led to speculations among the public, dividing them into two primary groups. One believed that the stress of the ongoing criminal investigations was finally getting to him, while the other claimed that he was not eating in jail fearing that he would be poisoned.

The theory about eating trouble was backed by the rapper's lawyer Marc Agnifilo, who told reporters outside the courthouse that "the food's probably the roughest part" of the rapper's time behind bars.

Source shares reason behind Diddy's weight loss

A source close to the rapper told TMZ a day after his first court appearance that Diddy looked thinner as he had been losing weight since before being arrested on September 16.

While staying at his mansion in Miami for most of the year as investigations against him went forward, Diddy "started a physical and mental health regimen to stay healthy," reported the publication.

Diddy was exercising to keep in good physical shape, claimed the source. While his weight loss has been significant to draw public attention, it remains unclear exactly how much he has lost in the process.