Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to just over four years in prison after being convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
The ruling was delivered on Friday by Federal District Judge Arun Subramanian, who said the case demanded “a substantial sentence” to underscore accountability for abuse against women.
“This is hard time, away from family,” he said, while adding that Combs would still have “a life after prison.”
Combs’ legal team had pushed for leniency, asking the court to reduce the sentence to no more than 14 months, including time served. Prosecutors, however, argued that the hip-hop mogul deserved a far longer punishment, recommending more than 11 years.
The 54-year-old was convicted in July of two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution but was acquitted of the heavier sex trafficking and racketeering charges. A guilty verdict on those charges could have landed him a life sentence.
Judge Subramanian said that alongside prison time, Combs would be required to undergo outpatient treatment and mental health programs.
The sentencing marks a dramatic fall for one of the most influential figures in hip-hop and entertainment, who built an empire spanning music, fashion, liquor brands and media.
Combs, who once styled himself as “Puff Daddy” and “Brother Love,” now faces years behind bars, a stark shift for a man long seen as a symbol of celebrity success and cultural power.
