Diddy posts and deletes cryptic emoji on X from prison

Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs made a brief return to social media with a mysterious post that quickly vanished, catching the attention of fans and news outlets. For the first time since May, Diddy's official X (Twitter) account shared an update, posting an "eyes" emoji without any text or context.

Tagged individuals could see the post, and it disappeared soon after going live. This brief activity has sparked guesses about its significance, but Combs or his team hasn't given any official explanation. The vanished post is the first sign of life on the account since May 17, when Diddy shared a picture with his six kids—Jessie, D'Lila, Chance, Justin, Christian, and Quincy. The account had been quiet since then, following legal issues that put Combs at the heart of several probes and court cases.

Diddy's brief online return draws attention amid legal battles

Right now, Diddy is taking part in several rehab programs while in jail. TMZ reports that people close to the situation say Combs is getting help for drug abuse and going to therapy. On top of that, he's involved in a program to prevent domestic violence.

This month, a partial dismissal occurred in one of the civil lawsuits against him. On July 8, the New York State Supreme Court decided to limit the scope of April Lampros' lawsuit. Her suit claimed several instances of sexual misconduct from 1995 to early 2001. Yet, the court agreed with Combs' lawyers to throw out claims about incidents before December 19, 2000. This date marks when New York City started enforcing the Gender-Motivated Violence Act, which led to the narrowing of claims.

Diddy still faces a separate federal case. He was found guilty on two counts linked to transporting people for prostitution. The legal process continues, and we're waiting for more news about sentencing or appeals.

Diddy's emoji sparked several online comments.

"Lightning quick catch there," an X user wrote.

"If he is in Federal custody at MDC LA, the inmates have texting capabilities," another wrote.

"Who has his phone?" another commented.

The reason for the "eyes" emoji popping up is still a mystery, but its quick appearance and removal have sparked new interest in what's going on with Combs and how he's feeling. So far, we haven't seen any more posts or official words from him. This short burst of activity shows how people are watching the troubled music mogul's online presence while he deals with legal issues.