As Diddy’s Prison Release Date Is Revealed, Suge Knight Gives Him Advice About Being Behind Bars

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As a film and music buff, I was really shocked to hear that Diddy has officially been sentenced after his trial. The judge handed down a 50-month sentence – around four years – and it’s left a lot of us wondering what happens next. We’re all trying to figure out where he’ll end up serving his time, and there’s even talk about a possible pardon from Donald Trump. They’ve announced his release date, but it’s still a tough situation. It’s surreal to see this unfolding, and even Suge Knight is offering advice from his own prison experience – it just feels like a strange, sad movie playing out in real life.

When Will Diddy Be Released From Prison?

I just dug through some newly released Bureau of Prisons documents, and they reveal exactly when Sean Combs, formerly known as Puff Daddy and founder of Sean John, will be released. According to CNN, he’s scheduled to finish his sentence on May 8, 2028 – that date already accounts for the time he’s served. He was arrested back in September 2024 and has been at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn ever since. Interestingly, as of today, Combs’ lawyers haven’t commented on this release date at all.

This new information comes several months after Diddy’s trial concluded in July with a split decision. He was found guilty of two charges related to facilitating prostitution, but cleared of the more severe accusations of sex trafficking and racketeering. Diddy was sentenced and publicly apologized for his past actions during a hearing in October.

Currently, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ team is requesting he serve his sentence at the low-security Fort Dix prison in New Jersey. He’s reportedly also hoping to participate in the prison’s well-regarded drug rehabilitation program. However, Combs has been cautioned about Fort Dix; Joe Giudice, a former inmate and businessman, warned him about witnessing violence and gang activity there. Similarly, Suge Knight is also sharing warnings about the facility.

Suge Knight Shares His Perspective On Diddy’s Sentencing And His Prison Stint

Suge Knight, the 60-year-old co-founder of Death Row Records, has been commenting on the legal problems facing Sean “Diddy” Combs for a while, so it wasn’t surprising when he spoke after the sentencing. CNN reached Knight by phone while he’s serving a 28-year prison sentence for a deadly hit-and-run in 2015. When asked about the fairness of the sentence, the record producer explained how it could be both a positive and negative development for Combs.

Look, I’m just a fan, and I’m trying to see all sides. I’m glad the victims finally got some closure, and honestly, I’m also thinking about Diddy’s kids – they deserve a future. But three years is a long time, and I don’t think this will be easy for him at all. He’s a public figure, so people are going to have strong opinions – you’ll either be on his side or against it, there’s not much middle ground. I just know this whole situation is going to be incredibly controversial and people will be talking about it for a long time.

In the early 2000s, Sean Combs and Suge Knight were rivals, but Knight set aside their differences when Combs faced multiple lawsuits in 2024. Knight called the situation a setback for the hip-hop community. He had conflicting opinions on whether Combs should go to prison, saying he wanted to personally urge Combs to take responsibility. Regarding potential imprisonment, Knight offered this perspective:

If you’re trying to survive in prison, don’t take advice from other inmates. Focus on serving your own time and looking out for yourself – don’t rely on anyone else. Use your time to improve yourself, like exercising and getting healthy. Stay away from drugs and unnecessary trouble, and keep your goal of getting home safely in mind, remembering you’re not truly free until you are. Be ready to defend yourself if necessary.

It’s uncertain if Diddy will receive this advice, or even follow it before he potentially gets out of prison. However, considering Suge Knight is currently incarcerated, he clearly has a lot of experience with prison life and can offer informed perspective.

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2025-10-28 19:24