Sean “Diddy” Combs’ release from prison has been postponed by nearly a month, following reports that he broke facility rules.
The 56-year-old music producer and entrepreneur — who was convicted in July on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution — was originally given a 50-month sentence in October, with a projected release date of May 8, 2028.
According to Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate records reviewed on Wednesday, Nov. 12, Combs’ expected release has now been pushed to June 4, 2028.
Officials have not publicly clarified the reason behind the newly updated release date. The timing coincides with reports that the Bad Boy Records founder has been cited for rule violations while incarcerated.
Shortly after beginning his sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Fort Dix, New Jersey, Combs was allegedly discovered with homemade alcohol, according to TMZ. The mixture was reportedly made by fermenting a blend of Fanta soda, sugar and apples for two weeks. Authorities considered transferring him to another housing unit, but ultimately allowed him to stay where he was assigned.
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A spokesperson denied wrongdoing in a statement, saying Combs “has not violated any prison rules” and emphasizing that sobriety and self-improvement remain priorities.
Reports have also surfaced alleging that Combs participated in an unauthorized three-way phone call from inside the prison — a practice that is prohibited by the Bureau of Prisons, per CBS News. His representative insisted that the call was initiated by legal counsel and protected under attorney-client privilege.
Combs has been in custody since his September 2024 arrest. He was initially held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn before being transferred to Fort Dix. In addition to the prostitution-related conviction, he had faced charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, but was acquitted of those counts.
Following Combs’ sentencing on Oct. 3, his attorney Marc Agnifilo criticized Judge Arun Subramanian, claiming the court improperly influenced the outcome and signaling the defense’s intent to appeal. Prosecutors had sought an 11-year sentence, while Combs’ legal team requested no more than 14 months. Agnifilo has accused the judge of using coercion as justification for the lengthy prison term.
