Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months, or just over four years, in prison following his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, CNN reports.
The sentence was handed down on Friday (Oct. 3) in a New York City courtroom by Judge Arun Subramanian.
Ahead of sentencing, Judge Subramanian explained that he would consider the “victims” involved — including singer Cassie and various male prostitutes — as well as Diddy’s remorse level and behaviour after being acquitted of his more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.
The Bad Boy Records founder’s defence team also shared a sentimental video with the judge in hopes of securing a light sentence. It featured Combs speaking to New York City youth, engaging in charity work, and grieving the death of his ex-girlfriend Kim Porter. He also wrote a letter expressing his remorse for the incidents of domestic violence that were exposed during his trial.
“Over the past thirteen months, I have had to look in the mirror like never before. My pain became my teacher. My sadness was my motivator. I have to admit, my downfall was rooted in my selfishness. The scene and images of me assaulting Cassie play over and over in my head daily. I literally lost my mind. I was dead wrong for putting my hands on the woman that I loved. I’m sorry for that and always will be.”
As the judge issued the sentence of 50 months in prison, plus a $500,000 fine, Combs looked down and shook his head.
Combs has been locked up at a notorious federal jail in Brooklyn since his September 2024 arrest and indictment — a time that will likely count toward his sentence.
His defence attorneys sought a sentence of no more than 14 months, arguing he should be released on time served, while prosecutors pushed for a far longer sentence of at least 11 years and 3 months.
