By Peter Omopo
American hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been transferred to a low-security federal prison in New Jersey to begin serving his four-year and two-month jail sentence for prostitution-related crimes, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Combs, 55, is now being held at Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution, located about 130 kilometers (80 miles) south of New York City. The facility, which houses over 2,500 inmates, is known for its drug treatment and rehabilitation programs.
According to official prison records, the rapper and entrepreneur is scheduled for release on May 8, 2028, barring any changes resulting from appeal proceedings or good-behavior credits. His legal team had earlier requested that he be transferred to the Fort Dix facility, citing proximity to family and access to mental health programs.
Combs was arrested in September 2024 and later convicted in July 2025 on two counts of transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. However, he was acquitted of more serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering.
Before his sentencing, Combs delivered an emotional address to the court, apologizing to his victims and family.
“I am truly sorry for my actions,” he said tearfully. “What I did was disgusting, shameful, and sick. I take full responsibility and will spend the rest of my life making amends.”
The presiding judge took into account the time Combs had already spent in pre-trial detention at a Brooklyn correctional facility, described by officials as one of the toughest in the United States.
Despite the sentencing, Combs has filed appeals challenging both his conviction and the length of his prison term, maintaining that he was unfairly targeted in the federal investigation.
The case marks a dramatic fall from grace for one of the world’s most influential figures in hip-hop and entertainment. Known for his chart-topping music career, luxury business ventures, and record label Bad Boy Entertainment, Combs’ conviction has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.
