BROOKLYN, N.Y. (BN24) — The Federal Bureau of Prisons has officially listed May 8, 2028, as the expected release date for rapper and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, following his 50-month prison sentence handed down earlier this month.
Diddy, 54, has been incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his September 2024 arrest. He was sentenced on October 3 after being found guilty of prostitution-related offenses during a high-profile federal trial that drew nationwide attention. The case followed a cascade of allegations, beginning with a 2023 sexual assault and abuse lawsuit filed by his former partner, Cassie Ventura.
The Bureau of Prisons clarified that the projected May 2028 release date could change, depending on factors such as earned good behavior credit or early release programs. Reports also suggest the timeline does not account for a potential presidential pardon, despite speculation involving President Donald Trump.
TMZ and The Blast reported that rumors of Trump considering a pardon for Diddy were dismissed by the White House. “The president, not anonymous sources, is the final decider on pardons and commutations,” a spokesperson said, calling the claims “false and baseless.”
Meanwhile, Diddy’s legal team has filed an appeal challenging his conviction and sentence. His attorney, Alexandra A.E. Shapiro, is leading the effort, following statements by defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo, who previously argued that Judge Arun Subramanian’s handling of the case was biased. “We believe there is a strong basis to appeal,” Agnifilo said after sentencing, accusing the judge of acting like a “13th juror.”
Concerns have also surfaced over Diddy’s safety while incarcerated. His longtime friend Charlucci Finney alleged that the rapper recently faced a violent threat inside the detention center when another inmate reportedly held a makeshift knife to his neck. “I don’t know whether he fought him off or the guards came,” Finney said, claiming the incident reflected broader dangers faced by inmates convicted of sex-related crimes.
Diddy’s attorneys have requested a transfer to the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey, citing safety concerns and proximity to family. The presiding judge reportedly supported the request.
Despite his appeal and transfer motion, Diddy remains in federal custody, awaiting the next stage of his legal battle. If his appeal is denied and no pardon is granted, the music mogul is expected to complete his sentence and regain his freedom in May 2028.
