Sean "Diddy" Combs will leave federal custody on February 6, 2028, after the Federal Bureau of Prisons adjusted his expected release date forward by more than three weeks, TMZ reported. The updated schedule replaces a projected March 2, 2028 release date issued just a month prior, continuing a pattern of frequent adjustments to the inmate’s timeline since he began serving a 50-month sentence.
Prison Transfer Follows Disciplinary Action at Fort Dix
The date revision arrives shortly after Combs was transferred from FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey to FCI Allenwood Low in Pennsylvania, following a series of disciplinary issues at the New Jersey facility. While incarcerated at Fort Dix, Combs spent time in solitary confinement after prison officials accused him of violating rules by fighting and using contraband cell phones. NBC News reported that Combs secured preferential treatment at Fort Dix by paying fellow inmates to cook his meals, manage his chores, and provide massages.
Page Six reported that Combs sustained a head injury during his time at Fort Dix after hitting his head on a bunk bed, prompting a brief hospital visit. TMZ reported that the injury occurred during rising tensions with other inmates, including a reported physical altercation with Christopher Coke, who is serving a 23-year sentence. According to that report, Coke and other inmates grew frustrated after media reports exposed Combs’ access to contraband cell phones and top-shelf alcohol. A representative for the Federal Bureau of Prisons told Page Six that the reported fight between Combs and Coke is false and did not happen, while a representative for Combs stated they had no way to independently verify the incident.
Sentence Length Traces Back to 2025 Conviction
Combs is serving a 50-month sentence following a two-month trial in 2025 where a federal jury found him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The jury acquitted him on more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. USA TODAY noted that his initial release date upon sentencing was set for May 8, 2028, before a succession of upward and downward adjustments driven by disciplinary infractions, program participation, or administrative reviews.
Federal inmate records show that Combs’ projected departure date has fluctuated across several dates, including January 21, February 5, and February 20, 2028. Modifications to federal inmate release dates typically occur due to good behavior, time served, or participation in programs such as Evidence-Based Recidivism Reduction.
Combs Faces Ongoing Civil Lawsuits and Appeals
Beyond his criminal sentence, Combs faces more than 70 civil lawsuits across the United States, including a filing in June by a former child actor, according to USA TODAY. Combs maintains his innocence and denies all allegations of sexual misconduct. His defense team continues to pursue appeals against his 2025 conviction. Donald Trump revealed last year that Combs reached out to his administration seeking a pardon, which the president has indicated he will not grant.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Revised Release Date
Why was Sean "Diddy" Combs’ release date moved to February 6, 2028?
Federal Bureau of Prisons records show the date shifted from March 2, 2028, but Page Six reported that the exact administrative reason for moving the date up by nearly a month remains unclear.
Which federal facility is Combs currently housed in?
Combs is currently incarcerated at FCI Allenwood Low in Pennsylvania, following his transfer from FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey.
What was Combs convicted of in 2025?
A federal trial jury convicted Combs on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, resulting in a 50-month prison sentence. He was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
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