US prison extends Diddy’s release date

American music mogul Sean Combs, popularly known as Diddy, will remain in federal prison for nearly a month longer than previously expected after his release date was pushed back.

According to the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons, Combs is now scheduled to be released on February 20, 2028, replacing his earlier projected release date.

The reason for the latest adjustment to his release schedule was not immediately disclosed by prison authorities.

The development comes amid reports that Combs was recently placed in solitary confinement following an alleged altercation with another inmate while in custody.

However, prison officials have not publicly linked the reported incident to the change in his release date.

Combs has remained in federal custody since being convicted in a high-profile criminal case that ended his decades-long career as one of the most influential figures in the American music industry.

His legal troubles attracted global attention, with multiple allegations and criminal charges leading to his conviction and imprisonment.

The case marked a dramatic fall from grace for the rapper and record executive, who was once regarded as one of hip-hop’s most successful entrepreneurs.