Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to 50 months in prison

October 4, 2025 – Radio 854 Music News:

In a landmark ruling on October 3, 2025, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months (just over four years) in federal prison, following his conviction on two charges related to transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution.

⚖️ The Trial & Conviction

• In July 2025, a jury found Combs guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, tied to what have been described as organized, drug-fueled “freak-off” parties involving his girlfriends and hired participants.

• He was acquitted of the more serious allegations, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.

• The charges he was convicted of are violations under the Mann Act, which prohibits transporting people for prostitution across state lines.

Sentencing Details & Reactions

• Judge Arun Subramanian handed down the 50-month sentence, also imposing a $500,000 fine and 5 years of supervised release following imprisonment.

• Because Combs has already been held in federal custody since September 2024, a portion of that time will be credited toward his sentence, leaving him with approximately 36 more months to serve.

• In court, Combs delivered an emotional statement, apologizing to his former partners and acknowledging he had “lost his self-respect,” pledging he would not “put [his] hands on another person again.”

• The victims—Cassie Ventura and another woman referred to as “Jane” in the proceedings—were addressed directly by the judge, who emphasized the need for accountability for harm inflicted.

Broader Implications & What’s Next

• Prosecutors had initially sought a much harsher penalty—over 11 years in prison—citing Combs’ alleged history of abuse, coercion, and misuse of fame.

• Combs’ legal team had argued for a substantially lighter sentence of 14 months, factoring in his time served and claimed rehabilitation efforts.

• The defense has stated it will appeal the ruling, alleging the judge may have acted beyond the jury’s determination.

• Beyond the criminal case, Combs faces existing civil lawsuits linked to historic allegations of sexual misconduct stretching back decades.

Sean “Diddy” Combs remains a towering figure in music and business, but this ruling marks a major turning point in his public and legal life. We’ll continue to follow developments as his appeal process unfolds and as the music world reacts.