Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in prison longer than originally scheduled. Federal inmate records show that his release date has been pushed from May 8, 2028, to June 4, 2028, according to reporting from PEOPLE. Officials have not confirmed why the change was made, but the adjustment follows a series of reports suggesting that the Bad Boy Records founder may have violated prison rules.
Shortly after Combs arrived at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey, TMZ reported that he was caught drinking a homemade alcoholic mix. The drink was allegedly made by fermenting Fanta, sugar, and apples over two weeks. His spokesperson rejected the story, insisting that Combs remained committed to sobriety and had not consumed alcohol in custody.
More recent reporting from CBS News claimed that Combs took part in a three-way phone call, an action not permitted under prison regulations. According to the Media, officials considered restricting his phone access because of the incident. His representative disputed that he violated any official policy, saying he had complied with the rules and that the reports were misleading.
Combs has been behind bars since September 2024. He was first taken into custody at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center before being transferred to the Fort Dix facility. The move came after a series of legal developments that placed him under increasing scrutiny.
In October, Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison following his July conviction on two counts of transporting individuals to engage in prostitution. The case marked a major fall from grace for the once-celebrated music mogul, who built one of the most influential hip-hop empires of the 1990s and early 2000s.
Since arriving in federal custody, Combs has faced persistent rumors about his behavior inside the facility. His representatives have continued to deny claims of misconduct, arguing that inaccurate reports have fueled public confusion. They have maintained that Combs is focused on completing his sentence while prioritizing sobriety and discipline.
The revised release date adds a new complication to his already turbulent legal situation. Although officials have not detailed the reason for the extension, the timing has drawn attention from the media and the public, especially given the recent allegations.
Combs still has nearly four years left to serve. As the case continues to attract national interest, questions about his conduct behind bars and the circumstances surrounding the delay are likely to follow him through the remainder of his sentence.
