Washington, Feb. 4 -- Sean 'Diddy' Combs was taken to a hospital from a federal lockup in Brooklyn last week, reported The New York Post.

Sources confirmed that he was transported to a nearby hospital to undergo an MRI.

According to the source, the medical scan was authorised because the rapper's "knee was bothering him," citing his long history of knee problems following his run in the New York Marathon, as per the outlet.

The informant further stated that the medical visit was conducted late at night to avoid rumours and further conjecture from other convicts or prison staff.

Combs did not stay overnight and was returned to his cell once the MRI was completed, according to the source.

A Bureau of Prisons spokesperson said, "For pri...