American rapper and music mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs has reportedly received hospital treatment for a head injury while serving his prison sentence at a correctional facility in New Jersey, United States.
The 56-year-old was taken to hospital on Saturday, October 10, after sustaining an injury described as non-life-threatening, according to a report by the Los Angeles Times published on Monday.
The newspaper, citing entertainment news outlet TMZ, reported that Combs was conscious and able to speak before being taken for medical attention.
however, details surrounding the incident, including how the injury occurred, had not been publicly established as of Tuesday.
A representative for Combs told the Los Angeles Times that the rapper’s camp was seeking to establish the circumstances surrounding the reports.
“We are aware of the reports concerning Sean Combs and are working to confirm the circumstances,” the representative said.
The spokesperson added that Combs’ health and well-being remained the immediate priority, while expressing appreciation to those who had contacted the family over the development.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix, where Combs is serving his sentence, declined to comment on the reported hospitalisation, according to the newspaper.
