According to reports, popular music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is expected to spend about three years in federal prison. Earlier this month, Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison on two counts of interstate prostitution, with credit provided for the time he served while he waited for his trial this summer. Meanwhile, his expected release date is scheduled to be on May 8, 2028.
Earlier in July 2025, it could be recalled that Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges, which carried the potential for a life sentence. Although he pleaded not guilty and has maintained his innocence, that did not stop his sentence given the fact that he has been in detention since his arrest in September 2024.
Fortunately, the judge’s sentence was shorter than the 11-plus years requested by prosecutors but longer than the 14-month sentence Combs’s defense sought. The judge noted Combs’s “history of violence” and called the sentence necessary to send a message to abusers. In addition to the prison term, the judge also ordered Combs to pay a $500,000 fine and was placed under five years of supervised release.
Attorneys for Combs said they expected to file a notice of appeal for the judge’s sentence. During the trial, federal prosecutors alleged that Combs used his position as an entertainment mogul to coerce women into engaging in sexual acts with paid sex workers. Among the alleged victims included Combs’ former girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, who was among the testifiers against him.
In addition, the prosecutors also filed a racketeering charge against Combs, alleging that he pioneered a criminal enterprise that helped cover up his alleged abuse. However, a jury did not agree with the prosecutors on those matters, but did find Combs guilty of violating the Mann Act, which prohibits transporting women across state lines for the purpose of prostitution.
Before his sentencing, Combs was apologetic when addressing the judge, insisting that he was “sincerely sorry” for all of the “hurt and pain that he has caused.” The judge acknowledged that Combs has served as a positive role model for many people, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds. He also encouraged him to use this “second chance” to learn from his past mistakes and actively work towards making amends.
Upon his release, Combs will be required to attend regular meetings with a probation officer and refrain from drug use. Likewise, he will be regularly drug-tested and must live in a residence approved by his probation officer. The assigned officer can drop in at any time to check up on him.
Combs is also mandated to attend an outpatient mental health treatment program and an approved program for domestic violence. If there happens to be any reasonable suspicion that Combs has violated the conditions of his release, he would have to submit to a search of himself as well as his property, residence, vehicle, papers, computers and cellphones.
