Sean "Diddy" Combs Granted Earlier Release Date Following Prison Program Participation

Federal Bureau of Prisons records show Sean "Diddy" Combs' release date has been moved up to April 2028 as he participates in a drug abuse program at Fort Dix.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 4, 2026, 5:40 AM EST

Source: People

The Fluctuating Timeline of a 50-Month Sentence

Combs’ release date has seen multiple recalibrations since his arrival at the low-security Fort Dix facility last October. Initially, upon his sentencing in 2025, his release was projected for May 8, 2028, based on standard good-conduct credits. However, that date was pushed back to June 2028 in late 2025 following allegations of prison rule violations—claims that his legal team and representatives vigorously denied. In a statement to People in November 2025, a spokesperson maintained that Combs "has not violated any prison rules" and that his "sobriety and self-discipline are priorities."

Impact of the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)

The primary driver behind this latest adjustment appears to be Combs’ active participation in the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP). Participation in this intensive rehabilitative initiative allows qualifying federal inmates to shorten their sentences by up to one year upon successful completion. A representative for Combs confirmed to the media that the mogul has been "fully engaged" in the program since joining in November 2025, focusing on personal development and growth while in custody.

Ongoing Legal Appeals and the "Freak Off" Mansion

Despite the updated release date, Combs has not abandoned his efforts to overturn his conviction entirely. His legal team filed an appeal in December 2025, arguing that prosecutorial missteps and constitutional violations occurred during his high-profile trial. In a parallel development, Combs recently made the strategic decision to delist his $61.5 million Los Angeles mansion—the site of several alleged "freak off" events—after it failed to find a buyer following his 2024 arrest.