Key Highlights–
- Sean “Diddy” Combs’ official prison release date has been set for May 8, 2028, according to federal prison records.
- The hip-hop mogul was sentenced to 50 months for prostitution-related charges after a partial guilty verdict in 2025.
- His early release credit is tied to “good conduct time” and potential completion of a rehabilitation program.
Sean “Diddy” Combs is scheduled to be released from federal prison on May 8, 2028, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, marking the projected end of his 50-month sentence. Notably, the date factors in time already served, along with good-conduct credit that allows certain inmates to reduce their sentence by up to 54 days per year.
Diddy’s Prison Release Date Confirmed for May 2028
The 55-year-old music mogul, producer, and entrepreneur has spent the past year in federal custody following his high-profile conviction in July 2025. Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced Combs to four years and two months in prison, imposed a $500,000 fine, and ordered five years of supervised release following his term.
The Conviction: Split Verdict After Eight-Week Trial
Combs’ sentencing stemmed from an eight-week federal trial that drew nationwide attention. As reported by The Guardian, a jury found him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution while acquitting him on three other counts, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion.
In total, Combs faced five federal charges, all of which he had pleaded not guilty to. His defense team, led by attorney Marc Agnifilo, argued that the evidence was inconsistent and that Combs should receive no more than 14 months, which would have amounted to time served. Prosecutors, however, pushed for a far longer term, citing a 189-page memorandum recommending over 11 years of imprisonment.
Ultimately, the court delivered a mid-range sentence, reflecting both the seriousness of the charges and the absence of a sex-trafficking conviction.
Background: From Music Empire to Criminal Allegations
Before his legal troubles, Sean “Diddy” Combs was a Grammy-winning producer and founder of Bad Boy Records, credited with shaping the careers of artists like The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, and Faith Evans. He built an empire that spanned music, fashion (with his Sean John line), and liquor branding.
However, his reputation began to unravel in late 2023, when his former partner, Cassie Ventura, filed a civil lawsuit accusing him of physical and sexual abuse. Though that case was later settled privately, it triggered a wave of additional allegations. In March 2024, federal authorities raided Combs’ homes in Los Angeles and Miami, seizing electronic devices and evidence as part of a wider sex-trafficking and prostitution investigation.
He was arrested in New York City in September 2024, months after the raids, and charged under federal law with organizing and facilitating interstate transportation for prostitution. As Reuters reported, prosecutors described Combs’ operations as “a pattern of coercion and exploitation” connected to his entertainment business and private network of associates.
Inside the Sentence: How May 2028 Was Calculated
The May 8, 2028, release date reflects both the time Combs has already spent in custody since September 2024 and the application of good-conduct credit for positive behaviour in prison. He may also qualify for a further reduction if accepted into the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), which can shorten sentences by up to a year.
His legal team is seeking his transfer to FCI Fort Dix, a low-security federal facility in New Jersey, citing better access to educational and rehabilitation programs.
What Happens After Release
Once released, Combs will remain under five years of supervised release, during which he must comply with travel restrictions, regular reporting, and potential substance-testing requirements. Legal experts told People magazine that violations during this period could result in reincarceration.
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Meanwhile, his legal team continues to pursue appeals, maintaining that parts of the prosecution’s case relied on “flawed testimony and prejudicial media exposure.”
