Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Prison Release Date Moved Forward After Joining Rehab Programme
American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is expected to be released from prison earlier than previously scheduled after enrolling in a federal drug rehabilitation programme. The adjustment to his prison term follows his participation in a structured rehabilitation initiative available to inmates in the United States federal prison system.
According to reports from the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Combs’ projected release date has been moved from June 4, 2028, to April 25, 2028, reducing his time behind bars by several weeks. The change reportedly came after he was accepted into the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), a rehabilitation programme that can allow inmates to earn reductions in their sentences if they successfully participate and complete the programme.
Combs is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey. He was convicted in 2025 on two counts related to transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. However, he was acquitted of more serious allegations including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, which could have resulted in much longer prison terms.
The hip hop executive was sentenced to four years and two months in prison along with a financial penalty and a period of supervised release after completing his sentence.
Participation in the rehabilitation programme involves counselling, therapy sessions, and life skills training designed to help inmates overcome substance abuse and prepare for reintegration into society. Representatives for Combs indicated that he has taken the programme seriously and is focusing on personal growth while serving his sentence.
Despite the adjusted release date, the rapper’s legal battle continues. His legal team filed an appeal challenging the conviction and sentence, arguing that the evidence presented during the trial was insufficient and that the punishment imposed was excessive. Federal prosecutors, however, have opposed the appeal and maintain that the original verdict should remain in place.
While the revised release date offers a slightly earlier path to freedom, it may still change depending on prison conduct and the outcome of the ongoing legal proceedings.
