Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has officially begun serving his federal prison sentence after checking into the Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix in New Jersey. According to multiple reports from outlets including The New York Post, AP News, and Complex, the 55-year-old music executive was transferred to the low-security facility on Thursday, October 30, 2025, following his conviction earlier this year.
Combs was sentenced on October 3 to 50 months in federal prison after being found guilty in July on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution under the federal Mann Act. He had been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his arrest in September 2024. His transfer to Fort Dix marks the beginning of his prison term, which also includes a fine and a period of supervised release once completed.
According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Combs’ projected release date is May 8, 2028. This date factors in the time he has already spent in custody and possible reductions for good behavior. Fort Dix, a low-security federal prison in Burlington County, New Jersey, houses over 3,000 inmates and provides several rehabilitative programs.
Combs’ legal team requested his placement at Fort Dix because it offers a Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), which could potentially shorten his sentence if he completes it successfully. His attorneys also noted that the facility’s location would make it easier for family members to visit. The Bureau of Prisons ultimately approved the placement, aligning with his legal team’s request.
The sentencing followed months of public controversy and intense scrutiny surrounding Combs’ conduct and allegations of sexual misconduct. During sentencing, the judge emphasized the seriousness of the offenses and the harm caused to victims who testified during the trial. Combs, who has denied the charges, continues to maintain his innocence.
While beginning his sentence, Combs’ lawyers have confirmed that they are pursuing an appeal and other post-conviction relief options. Legal analysts note that even with good behavior credits, federal inmates are typically required to serve at least 85 percent of their sentence.
The case marks a major fall from grace for one of hip-hop’s most influential figures. Known for building the Bad Boy Records empire and helping launch the careers of artists such as The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, and Faith Evans, Combs’ imprisonment brings an end to decades of fame and fortune that once defined his public persona.
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