By Harshit
TRENTON, N.J., Nov. 13, 2025
Sean “Diddy” Combs will spend nearly a month longer behind bars than previously expected. The music mogul’s anticipated prison release date has been officially pushed back from May 8, 2028, to June 4, 2028, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) database.
Combs, 56, is currently serving a 50-month federal prison sentence at FCI Fort Dix, a low-security correctional facility in New Jersey. He was convicted in October 2024 on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution following a high-profile federal sex-crimes trial in New York. He was acquitted of more serious racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
Reason for Delay Unknown Amid Government Shutdown
The BOP did not specify the reason for the change in Combs’ release date. USA TODAY attempted to contact the bureau, but communications are currently limited due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has paused most nonessential agency operations.
Prison release dates are known to fluctuate based on several factors, including good conduct, time served before sentencing, participation in rehabilitation or work programs, and administrative recalculations. It is unclear whether the one-month extension reflects a disciplinary issue, recalculation of credit, or a procedural delay.
A representative for Combs has not yet commented on the updated release timeline.
Combs’ Legal Situation and Prison Conduct
The update comes just days after Combs’ representatives publicly denied an online report alleging that he had brewed and consumed alcohol while incarcerated. A spokesperson for Fort Dix dismissed the rumors, stating, “We have no knowledge of this information. Further, we would not be able to disclose any internal inmate matters.”
During his sentencing hearing last year, Combs addressed the court directly, saying he had become sober “for the first time in 25 years” and was working on personal rehabilitation while behind bars. In a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian ahead of sentencing, Combs wrote that he had been attending therapy sessions and had launched a mentorship initiative for other inmates.
“I understand that the words ‘I’m sorry’ will never be enough,” Combs wrote. “All I can do is take full accountability and use this time to grow and give back.”
Ongoing Appeal and Legal Battles
Combs’ legal team filed a notice of appeal with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Oct. 20, 2025, challenging both his conviction and sentence. The appeal seeks to overturn the 50-month term, arguing that the trial was “tainted by prejudicial media coverage and prosecutorial overreach.”
The former Bad Boy Records founder, who continues to deny all allegations of sexual misconduct, also faces over 70 civil lawsuits nationwide related to alleged abuse, assault, and workplace misconduct. Most of those cases remain pending in federal and state courts.
Background on Conviction
Combs was arrested in September 2024 following a federal investigation into alleged criminal activities within his entertainment and nightlife empire. After a two-month trial, the jury delivered a split verdict — acquitting him of racketeering and sex trafficking but convicting him of prostitution-related offenses.
Prosecutors initially sought an 11-year sentence, citing “systemic exploitation and coercive control.” The defense countered with a plea for 14 months, emphasizing Combs’ community work and lack of prior criminal convictions. Judge Subramanian ultimately imposed the 50-month term, calling it “proportionate to the scope of conduct proven.”
At Fort Dix
Since being transferred to FCI Fort Dix in October 2025, Combs has been participating in educational and rehabilitation programs. The facility, known for housing nonviolent offenders, previously held inmates such as The Real Housewives of New Jersey’s Joe Giudice.
Combs reportedly requested placement at Fort Dix to remain close to family and to participate in the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), which can reduce time served for eligible inmates.
What’s Next
Combs’ projected release date — June 4, 2028 — could still change depending on the outcome of his appeal or participation in early-release programs. Should his appeal fail, he would remain in custody for approximately two and a half more years, accounting for credit from time already served since his 2024 arrest.
Meanwhile, public speculation continues about whether President Donald Trump, who previously confirmed Combs had requested a pardon, will take action. A White House spokesperson recently stated there is “zero truth” to reports suggesting Trump is considering clemency at this time.