Sean “Diddy” Combs has seen his prison release date slashed again, with federal records now confirming he is set to leave custody earlier than previously expected.
According to the latest records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the 56-year-old rap mogul is now scheduled to be released on April 15, 2028.
This new date shaves another 10 days off his sentence, marking the second time this month that his timeline has been adjusted.
Just a few weeks ago, his release date had already been pushed back from June to the end of April, but this latest update means the Bad Boy Records founder is now looking at a slightly shorter stay at Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution in New Jersey.
Combs has been serving his time 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 initially sentenced to over four years in prison, the judge took a middle ground approach. While prosecutors had pushed for a much longer term of 135 months, the judge believed it was more than necessary, although he also rejected the defense’s plea for just 14 months in prison, arguing it would not be enough.
Along with 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 he was sent away, a visibly humbled 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, and told the court he had been stripped down to nothing and really hated the person he had become.
This raw admission of being broken to the core was a far cry from the untouchable persona he had for decades as a titan of the music industry.
Despite the seriousness of his crimes, some of his peers still find it difficult to separate his legal downfall from his professional achievements.
Usher recently weighed in on the situation, suggesting that Combs’ legacy as a businessman and cultural trailblazer is being overshadowed by his public accusations.
Speaking about his own positive experiences with the producer, the R&B star argued that it was hard not to recognize the “valuable contributions” Combs made to black entrepreneurs and the way he turned big ideas into tangible success.
While the world’s view of the rapper has changed drastically, his expected release in the spring of 2028 remains the constant focus of his legal team and authorities.
