He had been previously arrested in September 2024 and had been detained since then, time that has been incorporated in his sentencing, hence bringing the anticipated release much closer. Combs is not the first superstar to be found on the wrong side of the law, as other superstars such as Robert Kelly remain imprisoned.

Media reports from BBC reveal that during the trial, the jury acquitted Combs of the more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. At sentencing, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian said that while Combs had not been previously convicted of a crime, the nature of the offense—using his position and power to exploit victims—required a substantial sentence.

Prosecutors detailed a pattern of coercion and manipulation, describing how Combs allegedly leveraged his fame, funds, and influence to transport individuals across state lines for drug-fueled sexual encounters and pressured former partners into participating.

In her ruling, Judge Subramanian concluded that Combs had “used his position and power to manipulate” victims and thus required accountability.

Combs’s sentence also includes a $500,000 fine and five years of supervised release after prison, as reported by WDTV. His release date reflects an allowance for good-conduct time—federal guidelines permit inmates to earn reductions in their time behind bars if they meet the criteria of behaviour.

As Combs begins serving his term, the case remains a major turning point in how high-profile abuse allegations and the misuse of power by influential figures are being treated in the U.S. justice system.