Revealed: Rapper Diddy set for early prison release

Music mogul Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, is set to be released from prison earlier than previously scheduled after enrolling in a federal drug rehabilitation programme.

According to public records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons cited by Page Six, Combs’ projected release date has been moved forward from June 4, 2028, to April 25, 2028 — roughly six weeks sooner than initially expected.

The adjustment follows his admission into the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) in November 2025. Inmates who successfully complete the programme are eligible for sentence reductions under federal guidelines.

A representative for the Bad Boy Records founder confirmed his commitment to rehabilitation, stating:

“Mr. Combs is an active participant in the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) and has taken his rehabilitation process seriously from the start. He is fully engaged in his work, focused on growth, and committed to positive change.”

Combs’ release timeline has fluctuated in recent months. In November 2025, his projected release was extended from May 8, 2028, to June 4, 2028, following allegations that he violated several prison regulations while serving his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix.

The rapper continues to challenge his conviction. In December 2025, he filed an appeal seeking either a reversal of his conviction or a reduction of his four-year sentence, arguing that prosecutors had failed to sufficiently establish their case and that the punishment was excessive. Federal prosecutors opposed the appeal in February, urging the court to uphold both the conviction and the sentence.