Diddy Combs has received another reduction in his federal prison sentence, potentially moving his release date up by several months. Federal records now indicate that the multi-hyphenate artist is scheduled for release on Feb. 23, 2028, marking the latest in a series of adjustments to his original 50-month term.
The update follows a string of incremental shifts in Combs’ projected exit from custody. The artist was convicted last year on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, though he was notably acquitted of more serious charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. While his initial release date was set for June 4, 2028, subsequent adjustments moved the window to mid-April before the current February 2028 date was established.
According to reports, the reduction is likely tied to Combs’ conduct while incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix in New Jersey. Inmates within the federal system can often earn “good time” credit for maintaining a clean disciplinary record or participating in authorized institutional programs. Combs has reportedly been engaged in rehabilitative efforts since his arrival at the low-security facility.
His attorney, Teny Geragos, previously advocated for his placement at FCI Fort Dix to ensure the mogul could access specific programming. “In order to address drug abuse issues and to maximize family visitation and rehabilitative efforts, we request that the court strongly recommend to the Bureau of Prisons that Mr. Combs be placed at FCI Fort Dix,” Geragos said during court proceedings in October.
The sentence reduction coincides with other legal developments favorable to the Bad Boy Records founder. On Monday, a federal judge dismissed a high-profile lawsuit filed against Combs by Dawn Richard, a former member of the group Danity Kane. The dismissal provides a brief reprieve for the mogul, though he continues to face several other civil litigations and is currently in the process of appealing his criminal conviction.
Despite the reduced timeline, Combs remains focused on overturning the original verdict entirely. His legal team has maintained that the conviction was flawed, and they are continuing to petition the appellate courts. For now, the 56-year-old remains at the New Jersey facility where he continues to serve out the remainder of his four-year sentence.
Additional updates regarding his appeal are expected later this year.
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