Federal inmate records indicate that Sean “Diddy” Combs could be released from prison earlier than previously projected. According to data from the federal Bureau of Prisons reviewed by Billboard, the 56-year-old hip-hop mogul is now scheduled for release on Feb. 5, 2028.
This latest adjustment moves his freedom date up by a few weeks compared to recent estimates, and several months ahead of the June 2028 projection posted last November.
Understanding the Sentence and Timeline
Combs is currently serving a four-year and two-month prison sentence at a New Jersey federal corrections facility following his conviction last year on federal prostitution charges tied to accusations involving coerced sex parties.
Because he spent a year behind bars awaiting trial and his verdict, Combs was already credited with time served. However, this new February 2028 date means he would serve roughly two years and four months post-sentencing—an even shorter stay than initially calculated.
Federal Bureau of Prisons release dates are projections and can shift based on various factors. The earlier date could be tied to potential placement in a halfway house or residential reentry center for the final months of his sentence, or participation in programs like the BOP’s drug abuse rehab, which can reduce sentence lengths. The Bureau of Prisons does not comment on the specific calculations behind these adjustments.
Combs’ projected release date has fluctuated multiple times since his sentencing:
Initially set for May 5, 2028
Moved to June 4 following reports of a prison rule violation involving homemade alcohol
Shifted to January, then late February, before landing on the current Feb. 5 date.
Background and Ongoing Appeals
Following his arrest in September 2024, Combs faced major racketeering (RICO) and sex trafficking charges. After a high-profile trial, a jury cleared him of the most severe charges that could have carried a life sentence. Instead, he was convicted on lesser prostitution counts and handed a 50-month sentence intended to hold him accountable for the exploitation and abuse of women.
Despite his current timeline, Combs could walk free even sooner. His legal team is actively appealing both his conviction and what they have termed a “draconian” sentence. A federal appeals court granted a fast-track process and heard oral arguments this past April, with a potential ruling expected before the end of 2026.
