Sean
By Tosin Ogunrinde
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the 55-year-old music mogul, has been transferred to the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix in New Jersey to serve his 50-month prison sentence. This transfer follows his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, and his sentencing earlier this month. Combs’ defense team had requested that he serve his sentence at Fort Dix, citing the facility’s drug rehabilitation programs and its proximity to family members, which would allow for regular visitation and support.
Combs was previously held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he had been since his arrest in September 2024. However, his time at the facility was reportedly marked by concerns over his safety, including an alleged incident where another inmate held a knife to his throat while he slept.
Fort Dix is a low-security federal prison that houses approximately 2,800 inmates. The facility is known for its rehabilitation-focused environment and offers various educational and vocational programs. Combs’ transfer to Fort Dix is seen as a strategic move by his defense team, as it may provide him with opportunities to reduce his sentence through good behavior and participation in prison programs.
Combs’ attorneys have filed an expedited motion for review with the U.S. Court of Appeals, arguing that key elements of the prosecution’s evidence were obtained in violation of his constitutional rights. Additionally, Combs may be eligible for a sentence reduction of up to one year if he successfully completes the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) at Fort Dix. With credit for the 13 months already served during pre-trial and post-conviction detention, Combs’ projected release date is May 8, 2028.
Combs’ legal team is working to appeal his conviction and sentence, and the outcome of the appeal could potentially alter the length or nature of his sentence. Meanwhile, Combs will serve out his sentence at Fort Dix, where he will be permitted limited visitation rights and access to the facility’s commissary.
