Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to more than four years in prison following his conviction on prostitution-related charges, after a federal judge condemned him for years of abuse against two former girlfriends.

Combs, 55, appeared expressionless as U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian handed down a 50-month prison term in Manhattan federal court on Friday, September 26, 2025.

He has already spent nearly a year in custody at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, which will count toward his sentence, making him eligible for release in less than three years.

The Bad Boy Records founder was convicted in July on two counts of arranging interstate travel for paid male escorts, who took part in drug-fueled sexual encounters with Combs’ girlfriends while he recorded them.

A jury, however, cleared him of more serious racketeering and sex trafficking charges, which carried a possible life sentence.

Judge Subramanian rejected attempts by Combs’ defense to downplay the conduct.

“This was not just sex, drugs, and rock and roll. This was subjugation,” the judge said, noting that the abuse left both women—singer Casandra Ventura and another victim known as Jane—with suicidal thoughts.

In a brief address to the court, Combs apologized, telling the women:
“I know I’ll never put my hands on another person again.”

Defense attorneys argued for a lighter 14-month term, citing his philanthropic work and family commitments, while prosecutors pressed for at least 11 years, pointing to years of domestic abuse.

Combs’ children pleaded for leniency during the hearing, with his daughter Jessie, 18, telling the court:

“We aren’t here to excuse his mistakes. But he is still our dad, and we still need him in our lives.”

The judge acknowledged Combs’ charity work but emphasized that the seriousness of the offenses required a significant punishment.

Attorney Douglas Wigdor, representing Ventura, welcomed the ruling, saying:

“While nothing can undo the trauma, today’s sentence recognizes the gravity of Combs’ actions.”

Judge Subramanian concluded by praising the women for testifying:
“The number of people you have reached is incalculable. You may give courage to others to speak out.”

Combs has pleaded not guilty and is expected to appeal the conviction.