Sean “Diddy” Combs is now officially serving his federal prison sentence after being transferred to the Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix in New Jersey. The music mogul checked in early Thursday morning to begin his 50-month term, following his sentencing earlier this month. His legal team specifically requested this facility because it allows him to focus on rehabilitation, address substance abuse issues, and maintain regular contact with his family.
Diddy had been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his arrest in September 2024, where he awaited trial under strict conditions. The move to Fort Dix represents a significant change in environment, as it’s a low-security prison known for offering educational and treatment programs. According to his attorney, this placement gives Diddy a better chance to focus on self-improvement and safely serve his time.
Despite the transfer, concerns remain for his safety. His lawyer previously warned that Diddy would likely be a target no matter where he was placed. During his sentencing hearing, Diddy’s team revealed that while being held in Brooklyn, another inmate reportedly planned to attack him and even pressed a knife to his neck while he slept.
The 55-year-old entrepreneur and Bad Boy Records founder has been behind bars for more than a year and is now beginning the long process of serving his full sentence. He is expected to be released in May 2028 if he maintains good behavior and completes required programs. The sentence also includes several years of supervised release afterward.
For now, Diddy’s life of luxury has been replaced by routine and rules, and the next few years will determine how he adapts to his new reality behind prison walls.
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