Diddy Gets Approved for First Step Act — His Prison Sentence Will Be Significantly Reduced
Media Take Out has learned major news about Sean “Diddy” Combs’ time behind bars — and it could change everything.
According to multiple sources connected to former billionaire mogul who spoke to Media Take Out, Diddy has officially been approved for the federal government’s First Step Act program, a prison reform initiative that allows eligible inmates to earn significant time off their sentences through structured programs and good behavior. And if everything continues on track, we are told the music mogul could be out on work release as early as this summer.
Yes. This summer.
Right now, Diddy’s official release date is May 2028. That is what the paperwork says. But in reality, that date is not set in stone.
Here is why.
The First Step Act, passed in 2018, was designed to reduce recidivism by rewarding inmates who complete approved rehabilitation programs. Under the law, federal prisoners can earn 10 to 15 days of time credit for every 30 days of participation in what are called Evidence-Based Recidivism Reduction programs and Productive Activities. Over time, those credits can add up fast, sometimes shaving 12 to 18 months or more off a sentence.
And Media Take Out has confirmed that Diddy has been accepted into the program.
Sources tell us that Diddy successfully completed the Bureau of Prisons’ initial risk and needs assessment, known as the PATTERN evaluation, which determines whether an inmate is eligible to participate in credit-earning programs. Based on that assessment, BOP officials recommended that he be placed into specific structured programs designed to address identified needs and qualify him for time credits.
In other words, he passed the gate.
Once an inmate is approved, participation in these programs allows them to accumulate credits that can be applied toward earlier placement in supervised release, home confinement, or work release rather than serving the full sentence in prison.
We are told that Diddy is currently enrolled in approved activities and is maintaining the “opt-in” status required to continue earning credits. Refusing programs or failing to comply can pause or eliminate eligibility, but sources say Diddy has remained compliant.
And that is where the timeline gets interesting.
Because of the amount of credit he is eligible to earn, combined with good behavior and time already served, insiders say Diddy could transition to a work-release or community placement program as early as this summer. That would mean he is no longer fully incarcerated inside a federal facility, but instead working and living under strict supervision.
For those who do not follow the legal side closely, work release is often the final step before full release. It allows inmates to leave the facility for employment or approved activities while still technically serving their sentence.
In short: freedom is suddenly on the horizon.
This development comes after months of speculation about how much time Diddy would really serve. When he was sentenced, many assumed he would remain locked up until at least 2028. But the First Step Act has quietly reshaped the system, especially for inmates who qualify and participate consistently.
Of course, none of this changes the seriousness of the case that landed him in prison in the first place. Diddy’s fall from billionaire music mogul to federal inmate was one of the most stunning collapses in entertainment history. And public opinion remains sharply divided.
Still, legally speaking, the clock is now moving much faster than anyone expected.
Sources close to the situation tell Media Take Out that Diddy is “focused, compliant, and determined to get through this process.” One insider put it bluntly: “He knows the only way out sooner is to follow the rules to the letter. And that’s exactly what he’s doing.”
There has been no official statement yet from the Bureau of Prisons or Diddy’s legal team confirming the projected summer timeline. But multiple confirmations indicate that his First Step Act approval is real and already in effect.
Which means that while the world is still processing the downfall of one of hip hop’s most powerful figures, the system is already setting the stage for his return to the outside world.
From a May 2028 release date… to possibly walking free under supervision in just a few months.
If this holds, it will be one of the most dramatic turnarounds in recent celebrity legal history.
And as always, Media Take Out will be watching every move.