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Rap Mogul Diddy Convicted, Sentenced to 4 Years for Prostitution Crimes
4 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Diddy found guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution
- Sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison, fined $500,000
- Granted expedited appeal process, set to be heard in April 2026
On November 4, 2025, rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs faces the consequences of his criminal actions. In July of this year, Combs was found guilty by a New York jury on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Last month, he was sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison, fined $500,000, and ordered to serve 5 years of supervised release upon his release.
The judge who handed down the sentence stated that Combs "had the power and the resources to keep it going" and was "responsible" for the prostitution crimes, even if his "currency was sexual desires and not money." Combs had previously denied the accusations but apologized for the "hurt and pain" he caused.
Fortunately for Combs, his appeal process has been expedited. On Monday, a U.S. Circuit Court judge granted his motion to fast-track the legal proceedings. Combs' opening brief is now due by December 23, 2025, with oral arguments scheduled for as early as April 2026. This timeline is a rare concession, as prosecutors did not oppose the request to speed up the appeal.
