Diddy was arrested by Homeland Security Investigations at a New York City hotel on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering on Monday evening. Despite his attorney’s efforts, the rapper was denied bail after his appeal hearing as prosecutors claimed he was a flight risk.

Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested Monday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New York City said. Combs was arrested at the Park Hyatt hotel on West 57th Street, a representative said. He was caught off-guard by the apprehension, according to a person familiar with the situation, who added he had been living at the hotel for several weeks.