Diddy’s Prison Release Date Revealed

After a high-profile conviction earlier this month, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ projected release date has been made public: May 8, 2028, according to his listed status on the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ database.

That date accounts for the 50-month sentence he received and credits time already served, and assumes good behavior could shave time off his term.

The Sentence & What Came Before

Combs was sentenced on October 3, 2025, after being found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution under the Mann Act. He was acquitted of more serious charges — including racketeering and sex trafficking.

His sentence: 50 months in federal prison, plus a $500,000 fine and five years of supervised release after incarceration. Importantly, Combs had already been in federal custody since his arrest in September 2024, and that time was credited toward the 50-month sentence.

Why the May 2028 Date for Diddy

That projected release date reflects good conduct time — a mechanism through which inmates serving more than a year can reduce portions of their sentences for exemplary behavior. According to sources, he may be released around six months earlier than the nominal full term.

If Diddy maintains good standing and meets all requirements, the Bureau of Prisons’ database still shows May 8, 2028 as his expected exit.

Things That Could Change

• Behavior & programs: If Combs takes part in certain in-prison rehabilitation or drug abuse programs (if eligible), he might reduce his total time further.
• Transfer or reclassification: He’s currently incarcerated in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, but may be moved to another facility. Such changes can affect eligibility or release timing.
• Appeals or legal actions: His legal team is expected to appeal aspects of the conviction or sentence, which could impact final outcomes.
• Administrative adjustments: The projected release is still subject to internal corrections, sentence recalculations, or policy shifts.

The Bigger Picture

This projection brings clarity to what had been a cloud of uncertainty after Combs’ conviction. May 2028 offers a tangible point for fans, media and legal observers to watch. It also underscores how the U.S. federal prison system applies credit for pretrial time, good conduct reductions, and the importance of compliance in the system.

Lastly, given that the more severe counts were dismissed or acquitted, this case will continue drawing attention as a precedent in how influential figures are held accountable under federal statutes.

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