Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has commenced his 50-month prison sentence at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey, following his conviction on charges related to transporting individuals for prostitution. The disgraced music mogul was transferred to the facility on October 30, 2025, as he continues to appeal the verdict.
Combs, 55, was moved from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn to FCI Fort Dix early on October 30, according to multiple reports. This transfer occurred after he was sentenced on October 3 by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian to 50 months in prison. The judge rejected requests for a lighter sentence from the defense and a harsher one from prosecutors, emphasizing the need for accountability.
The conviction stemmed from a July 2 verdict where Combs was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution under the Mann Act. He was acquitted of more severe charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking, which carried potential sentences of up to 20 years. The case involved allegations from ex-girlfriends, including singer Casandra ‘Cassie’ Ventura.
During the sentencing hearing, Combs issued a public apology, stating, ‘My actions were disgusting, shameful and sick,’ and specifically addressed Ventura. Judge Subramanian noted that while Combs has shown progress in drug recovery, his history of good works cannot erase the harm caused to victims.
Combs’ legal team had requested placement at Fort Dix in an October 6 letter, citing the facility’s drug program and its proximity to family for visits. Located about 80 miles south of Manhattan, the prison also allows easy access for his New York-based attorneys as he pursues an appeal filed on October 20.
According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Combs’ projected release date is May 8, 2028. However, with good behavior, he could earn up to 54 days of credit per year, potentially reducing his sentence. He has already served over a year since his arrest in September 2024, when he pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The appeal process is ongoing, and Combs’ camp has reportedly sought a presidential pardon. His imprisonment at Fort Dix, which has housed other high-profile inmates like Martin Shkreli, marks a dramatic turn for the Bad Boy Records founder, whose career spanned decades in music and business. This case underscores broader issues of power, abuse, and justice in the entertainment industry, with implications for how similar cases are handled in the future.