Sean Diddy Begins 50-Month Prison Sentence With May 2028 Release Expected

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the 55-year-old music mogul, is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn after being convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution, with a scheduled release date of May 8, 2028. He was acquitted of more serious charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, and his legal team has filed an appeal. Public and expert reactions to his sentence have been mixed, with some criticizing the sentence as too lenient while others note the balance between accountability and rehabilitation. There is speculation about the possibility of an early release through good behavior, appeal success, or a presidential pardon from Donald Trump, though White House officials have denied any plans for clemency. Combs hopes to be transferred to a lower-security facility in New Jersey to participate in a substance-abuse program, while adjusting to the stark contrast between his previous lavish lifestyle and current prison life. Throughout this time, he faces public scrutiny and ongoing discussions about justice and celebrity influence in the criminal justice system.