Sean “Diddy” Combs has had his prison release date reduced once again, with federal records now confirming he is set to leave custody sooner than expected.
According to the latest records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the 56-year-old rap mogul’s release is now scheduled for April 15, 2028.
The new date reduces his sentence by an additional 10 days, marking the second time this month that his schedule has been adjusted.
Just a few weeks ago, its 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 that saw him convicted of two prostitution-related charges.
When he was initially sentenced to more than four years in prison, the judge took a middle-of-the-road approach. While prosecutors had asked for a much longer sentence of 135 months, the judge found that was more than necessary, although he also rejected the defense’s request for a sentence of just 14 months, arguing that would not be enough.
In addition to his sentence 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 he was out of control and struggling with drug use at the time, telling the court he had been reduced to nothing and truly hated the person he had become.
This raw admission of being deeply broken was a far cry from the untouchable persona he held for decades as a titan of the music industry.
Despite the seriousness of his crimes, some of his peers still struggle to distinguish between his legal failures and his professional achievements.
Usher recently spoke out on the situation, suggesting that Combs’ legacy as a businessman and cultural pioneer is being overshadowed by his prosecution.
Speaking about his own positive experiences with the producer, the R&B star argued that it’s hard not to recognize Combs’ “valuable contributions” to black entrepreneurs and the way he turned big ideas into tangible success.
While global opinion of the rapper has changed dramatically, his planned release in spring 2028 remains the priority of his legal team and authorities.
