Sean "Diddy" Combs is participating in a drug rehabilitation program in prison that could help reduce his sentence by a year, his spokesperson Juda Engelmayer said. The program is offered at Fort Dix, the federal prison complex in New Jersey where Combs will serve his sentence.
Combs is "committed to sobriety, focused on healing, and trying to set an example for others," Engelmayer told the New York Times."Mr. Combs is an active participant in the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) and has taken his rehabilitation process seriously from the start," Engelmayer said. "He is fully engaged in his work, focused on growth, and committed to positive change."Combs has been sleeping in a nine-person room within a unit that houses around 200 people and he currently works in the chapel library, Engelmayer added. Story continues below advertisement On Friday, a report from TMZ claimed that Combs had been caught in prison drinking homemade alcohol, which Engelmayer denied.
Combs' official X account also shared a statement denying the allegations on Monday, saying, "The rumors claiming Mr. Combs was caught with alcohol are completely false. His only focus is becoming the best version of himself and returning to his family."The rumors claiming Mr. Combs was caught with alcohol are completely false. His only focus is becoming the best version of himself and returning to his family.- LOVE (@Diddy) November 10, 2025In an Oct. 6 filing, Combs' legal team requested that he be placed at "FCI Fort Dix for RDAP purposes and any other available educational and occupation programs" in order to "address drug abuse issues and to maximize family visitation and rehabilitative efforts." Story continues below advertisement The news of Combs' participation in the rehabilitation program comes two weeks after his prison release date was revealed following his sentencing. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. The 55-year-old disgraced hip-hop mogul was originally scheduled to get out of prison on May 8, 2028, but the date has now been changed to June 4, 2028, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons' online database.
On Oct. 3, Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced Combs to just over four years in prison and a fine of US$500,000, the maximum possible, for his conviction on federal prostitution-related offences. He will also be under five years' supervised release after his time in prison is served. 2:02 Tensions run high as Diddy sentenced in prostitution case Tensions run high as Diddy sentenced in prostitution case 'A really powerful moment': Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to 50 months Lawyer for Sean 'Diddy' Combs speaks as his client awaits sentencing Sean 'Diddy' Combs not guilty of racketeering, sex trafficking in split verdict Previous Video Next Video In his ruling, Subramanian said that "a history of good works can't wash away the record in this case, which shows that you abused the power and control over the lives of women who you professed to love." Story continues below advertisement "You were no John," he added. "You were more than that, even if your currency was satisfying your sexual desires instead of money." Trending Now 18-year-old woman dies during cruise ship voyage, FBI joins investigation Canada faces recession risk over next 6 months, most financial leaders say Subramanian said a substantial sentence is required "to send a message to abusers and victims alike that exploitation and violence against women is met with real accountability."Federal prosecutors had asked that Combs, 55, be sentenced to at least 11 years and three months in prison. Combs' lawyers urged the judge to sentence him to no longer than 14 months, which would have resulted in his near-immediate release, as he has already served nearly 13 months in a Brooklyn jail. More on Entertainment More videos 50 years later, why the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald haunts us still Could Canada join Eurovision Song Contest? Experts say audience needed For the first time in 35 years, the Billboard Top 40 has no hip-hop or rap songs. Here's why Blake Lively requests $161M in damages amid Justin Baldoni legal battle Minute at the Movies: Nov. 7, 2025 Kris Jenner celebrates 70th birthday with star-studded guest list Alan Doyle's new book explores Newfoundland Musical in Peterborough sheds new light on Canada's only all-Black unit in First World War While addressing the judge, Combs thanked Subramanian for "giving me the chance to finally speak up for myself," as the former rapper did not testify during his trial."One of the hardest things that I've had to handle is having to be quiet. Not being able to express how sorry I am for my actions," Combs said in his statement to the court."I want to personally apologize again t