Sean “Diddy” Combs’ prison sentence has been shortened, and the hip-hop mogul is now scheduled for release on April 25, 2028, according to a Federal Bureau of Prison document obtained by XXL on Tuesday, March 3. This is 40 days earlier than his previously expected release date of June 4, 2028. The revised timeline comes as Combs serves a 50-month sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey, following his conviction on two counts of transportation for the purpose of engaging in prostitution.
Combs was sentenced last October after a high-profile federal case that included harrowing testimony regarding allegations of violence, drug leverage, and abuse. Even as convicted on the prostitution-related charges, he was acquitted of more serious allegations including sex-trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, which carried the potential for a life sentence. The case exposed a deeply private and often troubling side of the music industry executive’s life.
Initial Release Date Adjustments and Alleged Violations
The initial release date was set for May 8, 2028, but was later pushed back by 27 days in November. While never officially confirmed, reports suggested this extension stemmed from alleged rules violations committed while incarcerated, though the specific nature of those violations remains unconfirmed.
Rehabilitation Program and Appeal Efforts
According to Page Six, Combs was accepted into a drug-abuse rehabilitation program at FCI Fort Dix in November. This participation may have contributed to the reduction in his sentence. FCI Fort Dix, located on the grounds of the joint military base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, is one of several dozen federal prisons offering residential drug treatment programs, as noted in court filings during Combs’ sentencing.
Simultaneously, Combs’ legal team has been pursuing an appeal of his conviction. In December, his attorneys argued that the 50-month sentence was unduly harsh considering his acquittal on the more serious charges, including racketeering. They requested his immediate release or, at minimum, a reduced sentence. Prosecutors filed a response in February opposing the appeal, and the case remains under consideration.
Diddy’s Inmate Card at FCI Fort Dix
Diddy’s Inmate File
Fort Dix and the Bureau of Prisons
The Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey, is a low-security facility. According to the Bureau of Prisons website, the facility offers a range of programs including educational opportunities and occupational training. Combs’ lawyers had previously requested his placement at Fort Dix, citing the availability of the drug treatment program and its proximity to family visitation opportunities.
The Bureau of Prisons has not yet publicly commented on the reason for the sentence reduction. Requests for comment from Combs’ legal team have been directed to his publicity team, but a response has not yet been received, according to XXL.
The case against Combs has also spurred several civil lawsuits, including one from a former stylist alleging sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. Combs has denied these allegations, with his legal team dismissing them as “falsehoods.” These civil cases remain ongoing and are separate from the criminal proceedings that resulted in his imprisonment.
As of March 4, 2026, Combs remains incarcerated at FCI Fort Dix. The next step in his case is the ongoing appeal process, with no immediate court dates scheduled. Updates on the appeal and any further changes to his release date will be available through the Bureau of Prisons website and court filings.
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