Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain behind bars longer than originally scheduled, following an update to his federal prison release date. The music mogul, who was sentenced in October to 50 months in prison for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, is now expected to walk free on June 4, 2028, nearly a month later than his previous release date.
The revised timeline was confirmed through Federal Bureau of Prisons records. Combs had initially been slated for release on May 8, 2028, but the reasons for the change have not been made public.
The update comes shortly after Combs was transferred from Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center to FCI Fort Dix, a low-security federal correctional facility in New Jersey where he will serve the remainder of his sentence. His arrival at Fort Dix has already sparked media attention, with reports and rumors beginning to circulate about his adjustment to the new environment.
Just days before the revised release date was revealed, Combs’ family denied a viral report claiming he had been disciplined for possessing homemade alcohol inside the facility. According to the report, prison officials allegedly caught the Bad Boy Records founder with contraband, a claim his family swiftly dismissed.
“Mr. Combs is in his first week at FCI Fort Dix and is focused on adjusting, working on himself, and doing better each day,” family spokesperson Juda Engelmayer said in a statement on Nov. 7. “As with any high-profile individual in a new environment, there will be many rumors and exaggerated stories throughout his time there, most of them untrue.”
Engelmayer added that Combs’ family is urging the public to give him the privacy and grace needed to focus on personal growth. “We ask that people give him the benefit of the doubt, the privacy to focus on his personal growth with grace and purpose.”
Combs’ conviction in July followed a highly publicized federal case in which prosecutors alleged that he arranged for paid male escorts to travel across state lines to participate in drug-fueled sexual performances with his then-girlfriends. The incidents, which prosecutors said took place over several years, involved extensive planning and interstate coordination.
While Combs was convicted on the two prostitution-related counts, he was acquitted of more serious charges including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. Still, the case marked the most significant legal setback of the hip-hop icon’s decades-long career.
Ahead of his October sentencing, Combs addressed the court and expressed deep remorse for his actions. According to reports, he struggled with being unable to speak publicly throughout the investigation and trial, telling the court: “One of the hardest things I’ve had to handle was having to be quiet and not being able to express how sorry I am for my actions.”
During the emotional address, he issued a direct apology to Cassie Ventura, his former girlfriend who testified against him. “I want to personally apologize to Cassie for any harm I have caused her emotionally or physically,” he said. “I don’t take that lightly.”
He also extended his remorse to victims of domestic violence generally, emphasizing that he intends to use the time in prison to reflect and improve. “I want to personally apologize to all the victims of domestic violence,” he added.
As the revised release date looms, it remains unclear what prompted the extension of Combs’ incarceration. For now, the rap mogul continues adjusting to life at FCI Fort Dix, where he is expected to serve the remainder of his sentence away from the public eye.