Sean “Diddy” Combs has had his prison release date reduced once again, and federal records now confirm he will leave custody earlier than expected.
According to the latest records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the 56-year-old rap mogul is scheduled for release on April 15, 2028.
This new date reduces his sentence by 10 more days, marking the second time this month that his schedule has been adjusted.
Just a few weeks ago, his release date had already been moved up from June to late April, but this latest update means the Bad Boy Records founder is now looking at a slightly shorter stay at the Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution in New Jersey.
Combs has been serving his sentence at the low-security facility since late October, following a high-profile case in which he was convicted of two prostitution-related charges.
When he was originally sentenced to more than four years in prison, the judge took a middle course. While prosecutors had pushed for a much longer sentence of 135 months, the judge found it was longer than necessary, although he also rejected the defense’s request for a sentence of just 14 months, arguing that it would not be enough.
In addition to his time behind bars, which includes credit for time already served, Combs faces five years of supervised release and a substantial fine of £395,000.
Before being fired, a visibly humiliated Combs expressed deep remorse in the courtroom for what he described as “disgusting, shameful and sick” actions.
He admitted to being out of control and struggling with drug use at the time, telling the court that he had been reduced to nothing and that he truly hated the person he had become.
This raw admission of being broken to the core was a far cry from the untouchable persona he maintained for decades as a titan of the music industry.
Despite the severity of his crimes, some of his peers still find it difficult to separate his legal failures from his professional achievements.
Usher recently weighed in on the situation, suggesting that Combs’ legacy as a businessman and cultural pioneer is being overshadowed by his public prosecution.
Speaking of his own positive experiences with the producer, the R&B star argued that it was difficult not to recognize the “valuable contributions” Combs made to black entrepreneurs and the way he transformed big ideas into tangible success.
While the rapper’s worldview has changed dramatically, his projected spring 2028 release remains the firm focus of his legal team and authorities.
