Sean “Diddy” Combs’ prison release date has been moved up.
The disgraced music mogul, who was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution in 2025, is set to be freed on April 25, 2028, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ website. The 56-year-old, who is behind bars at New Jersey’s FCI Fort Dix, was previously slated for a June 8, 2028. Inmates’ anticipated release dates often fluctuate, and good behavior and time served can reduce prison sentences.
Combs is serving a 50-month sentence for his conviction, after being acquitted on the more serious charges, sex trafficking and racketeering, in a summer federal sex-crimes trial. Prosecutors were seeking an 11-year sentence for Combs, while his legal team asked the judge for 14 months behind bars.
USA TODAY has reached out to Combs’ lawyer for comment.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial: See courtroom sketches of his family, witnesses, judge
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Sean “Diddy” Combs becomes emotional as his children go to the podium to make impact statements during a court sentencing, after the music mogul was convicted on charges of transporting prostitutes to engage in drug-fueled sexual performances, in New York City, Oct. 3, 2025, in this courtroom sketch.
In a letter to the judge ahead of his original sentencing, Combs said he got sober “for the first time in 25 years,” has been attending therapy and started a mentorship program for his fellow inmates.
His lawyers appealed his conviction in December, asking a federal appeals court to overturn the decision and facilitate his immediate release. His conviction centers on the transportation of two former girlfriends – Casandra “Cassie” Ventura Fine and the anonymous “Jane” – as well as sex workers for the intent of prostitution.
Major moments from the trial included Fine, Combs’ former girlfriend, a recording artist, providing emotional testimony about his alleged abuse and rapper Kid Cudi, who was once romantically involved with her, alleging the music mogul broke into his home.
Combs, who has denied all allegations of sexual misconduct, is still facing upwards of 70 civil lawsuits across the country.
Contributing: Brendan Morrow, KiMi Robinson, Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY
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