Sean "P Diddy" Combs Prison Release Date Updated: Rapper to be Free by April 2028

Music mogul Sean Combs is now expected to be released from federal prison earlier than previously scheduled.

According to updated records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, his projected release date has been moved up to April 25, 2028 — shaving more than five weeks off his sentence.

Combs, 56, is currently serving a 50-month sentence at FCI Fort Dix, a low-security federal correctional facility in New Jersey. He was convicted on two prostitution-related charges following a lengthy legal battle.

A Timeline of Changing Release Dates

Since arriving at Fort Dix in October, Combs’ release timeline has shifted several times. Initially, he was slated to be released on May 8, 2028.

However, that date was later pushed to June 4, 2028, before being adjusted again to the current April 2028 projection.

Reports from outlets including CBS and TMZ previously suggested the changes may have been connected to alleged prison rule violations. Representatives for Combs have denied those claims and declined further comment.

The Charges and Trial

Combs has been behind bars since his September 2024 arrest. Prosecutors originally charged the Bad Boy Records founder with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The case centered on alleged gatherings described in court as “freak-offs,” involving girlfriends — including singer Cassie Ventura — and male escorts.

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After a highly publicized seven-week trial last summer, Combs was acquitted of the most severe allegations but ultimately convicted on lesser prostitution-related offenses. He continues to maintain his innocence and is actively appealing both his sentence and the law under which he was prosecuted. A court hearing on the matter is scheduled for April.

Life Behind Bars

While incarcerated, Combs has reportedly taken on responsibilities within the prison chapel library and enrolled in the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP). Completion of the intensive treatment program could potentially reduce his sentence by up to one year.

Sources close to the music executive say he has been focused on self-improvement during his time in custody, describing his daily routine as centered on rehabilitation and preparation for life after prison.

If the current projection holds, Combs will return home in the spring of 2028 — marking the next chapter in a dramatic legal saga that has reshaped both his career and public image