SBF's prison contemplation: he's tight with the rapper, P. Diddy, and doesn't see himself as a criminal

Founder of the now-closed exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, who is serving his sentence at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) Brooklyn in the United States, recently sat down for an interview with renowned conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, sharing insights into his 25-year prison life. The discussion covered unexpected encounters with hip-hop mogul Diddy, the challenging prison environment, and political perspectives.

The prison life of 'Soul Devastation'

The 45-minute interview was released on social platform X early this morning, quickly igniting discussions on the internet and becoming the focus of global media attention.

Sam Bankman-Fried is doing 25 years behind bars, and is now sharing a cell block with Diddy. He joins us from prison for an update on his new life.

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— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) March 6, 2025

In the interview, SBF admitted that prison life was extremely “soul-crushing” for him. He described his daily life as mainly reading, playing chess, and dealing with legal matters.

The most suffocating part of prison is the lack of truly meaningful activities, leading to any trivial matter becoming the sole focus.

As a vegetarian, SBF also supplemented the extremely limited dietary choices in prison, where he was forced to get by on water, bread, and peanut butter.

Furthermore, he also lamented that to this day, not a single former FTX employee has come to visit him:

Anyone close to me will eventually be held at gunpoint and told they have two choices, one of which is decades of imprisonment.

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A Prison Miracle: BFFs with Diddy, the Braggart

One of the most surprising parts of the interview was SBF revealing that he and legendary music superstar Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, were actually in the same prison area: (.

Diddy is very friendly to everyone in prison, including me, and he may also get into cryptocurrency or similar fields.

However, he also admitted, "Prison is a peculiar environment filled with defendants from famous cases, gang members, and a variety of other inmates."

Diddy is currently detained due to allegations of sexual transactions and fraud, and has been repeatedly denied bail by the court; SBF was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the FTX fraud case. The Brooklyn Federal Prison where the two are located is notorious for its harsh environment.

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Reiterate that FTX is not a scam: I do not believe I am a criminal

SBF also touched on the future and political impact of cryptocurrencies in the interview. He admitted his faults in the FTX collapse incident, but still insisted on his belief in 'Effective Altruism', claiming that this is not a true fraud, but the biggest fraud in the history of cryptocurrencies.

I don't think of myself as a criminal, I think the Department of Justice may see me as one, but I don't care.

He admits that there are indeed some illegal activities in the current encryption field, but emphasizes that compared to ten years ago, it has been greatly reduced:

Ten years ago, one of the main uses of cryptocurrencies was to buy illegal drugs, such as Silk Road )Silk Road(. However, over time, the proportion of such transactions in the overall industry has significantly decreased.

The words seem to imply that Trump has pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, immediately after taking office, and he still seems to have a glimmer of hope.

Furthermore, when asked why SBF, who had made large donations to support the Democratic Party, did not lend a helping hand in times of crisis, SBF avoided the question and only said:

I can only guess, because I don't understand their thoughts.

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A new chapter in the prison, the future is still full of variables

This prison interview not only reveals the harsh environment of Brooklyn Federal Prison but also provides an insight into SBF's inner world. From his unexpected friendship with the celebrity Diddy to his views on cryptocurrency and politics, his remarks shed light on how a former billionaire adapts to prison life.

However, as he embarks on the long road of his 25-year sentence, the future of SBF is still full of unknowns, and seeking a reduction in sentence or pardon will continue to be a focus of external attention.

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