According to information from the U.S. Bureau of Prisons, Diddy is expected to be released on May 8, 2028. However, this date could change if he receives a pardon or sentence reduction from President Donald Trump.
Diddy is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence after being found guilty of violating the Mann Act, a federal law in the United States that makes it illegal to transport individuals across state lines for illegal sexual activities.
He began his prison sentence in September 2024, which means he has already served more than a year behind bars.
Federal law in the United States says that prisoners who behave well and follow prison rules can be released after serving 85% of their sentence.
Because of this rule, Diddy does not have to complete all 50 months in prison if he keeps good conduct. This has led to the calculated release date of May 2028.
There are also reports that Diddy has tried to get help directly from President Donald Trump. A presidential pardon is a special power given to the president, allowing them to forgive someone’s crime and release them from prison.
Earlier this month, when reporters asked Trump about pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, he also mentioned Diddy. Trump said, “I call him Puff Daddy, he has asked me for a pardon.” This comment confirmed that Diddy reached out to Trump for help.
Some news platforms also reported that the White House was considering reducing Diddy’s sentence. Sources said Trump was unsure about the decision and was being advised by some of his staff not to go ahead with it.
But those close to Trump added that he often makes his own decisions and does not always follow advice.
However, after these reports came out, the White House officially denied that Trump was considering a pardon or sentence reduction for Diddy. Even with the denial, news platforms like TMZ stood by their reports and said their information was accurate.
After Diddy’s court case ended in August, Trump explained publicly that he did not plan to give the music star clemency. He said he once got along well with Diddy but felt that Diddy spoke badly about him during his campaign for president.
Trump said, “We’re human beings, and when someone treats you badly, it becomes harder to forgive.” His words suggested that personal feelings might affect his final decision.
Journalists from Complex tried to get a comment from the Bureau of Prisons to confirm Diddy’s exact release date. But because of a government shutdown, the Office of Public Affairs was closed and unable to respond at the time.
This means the May 2028 release date is based mainly on available public records and sentencing laws.
The news has caused mixed reactions from the public. Some people believe Diddy should serve his full sentence because of the nature of his crime. They argue that fame should not protect anyone from punishment.
Others feel sorry for him and believe he deserves a second chance, especially since he has made major contributions to music, fashion, and pop culture.
Supporters point out that Diddy helped many young artists start their careers, created popular record labels, and built successful businesses.
They say one mistake should not erase everything he has done. Critics, on the other hand, say justice should be the same for everyone, whether they are rich and famous or not.
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