Sean “Diddy” Combs Seeks Immediate Release Ahead of Sentencing

By Alexus Mosley

The countdown to Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sentencing has begun, but his legal team is pushing to make sure he won’t be counting many more days behind bars.

According to recent court filings, Diddy’s lawyers are requesting that the judge grant an immediate release. Their argument? He’s already served nearly 13 months in federal custody, and that time should count toward his official sentence. They’re requesting a total of 14 months, followed by supervised release, pointing to rehabilitation efforts, family responsibilities, and the poor conditions of his confinement as reasons to shorten his stay.

This move comes just ahead of his sentencing date on October 3, when the court will decide whether to accept or reject his legal team’s proposal.

Supporters of the plan say Diddy has made progress during his incarceration, while critics argue the scope of the case demands stricter accountability. It’s a legal and cultural flashpoint: should time served and rehabilitation weigh heavier than the prosecution’s call for a longer sentence?

Pop Culturette will be watching how this unfolds on sentencing day.