Sean “Diddy” Combs has begun serving his 50-month prison sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey.
His lawyers say the facility offers safety and rehabilitation programs.
American music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has officially started serving his prison sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix in New Jersey, where he is expected to spend the next two and a half years.
Law enforcement sources confirmed that the rapper was transferred to the low-security facility early Thursday morning and completed his check-in shortly after arrival. The move comes after Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced him to 50 months in prison, with the Federal Bureau of Prisons approving his request to serve time at Fort Dix.
According to his legal team, the facility was selected because it offers access to drug rehabilitation programs, allows more family visitation, and provides a safer, more stable environment for his sentence.
Before the transfer, Diddy was being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn following his arrest and denial of bail in September 2024. The MDC has long been criticized for overcrowding and harsh conditions, which his lawyers said made his time there extremely difficult.
Although Fort Dix is a low-security facility, Diddy’s attorney, Mark Geragos, expressed concerns about his safety. Speaking on the “2 Angry Men” podcast, Geragos said Diddy could still face threats from other inmates, warning that his fame might make him a target for violence.
Those fears were raised during his sentencing when his legal team revealed that another inmate had allegedly planned to attack him with a knife and that Diddy once woke up to a blade pressed against his neck while in custody.
Diddy’s projected release date is May 8, 2028, according to the Bureau of Prisons. However, the date could be adjusted based on his behavior, participation in rehabilitation programs, or other factors during incarceration.
