Diddy Requests to Serve His Sentence — His Special Request Explained

Sean “Diddy” Combs is asking to serve his newly imposed federal prison sentence at a specific low-security facility. The hip-hop mogul has requested placement at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dix in New Jersey. His legal team says the move is meant to help with rehabilitation and allow him to stay close to his family while in custody.

The request follows Diddy’s sentencing to four years and two months on federal charges linked to the transportation of individuals for prostitution. He has already served about a year in pre-trial detention at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn and will receive credit for that time.

Inside Diddy’s Special Request

In a letter submitted to Judge Arun Subramanian, attorney Teny Geragos explained why FCI Fort Dix is being sought. The facility offers the Bureau of Prisons’ Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), a structured and intensive substance abuse treatment program. Successful completion of RDAP can reduce an inmate’s time behind bars.

Geragos also pointed out that the New Jersey location would let Diddy’s family visit more easily, strengthening personal support during his incarceration. FCI Fort Dix is known for its educational, occupational, and rehabilitation programs, which can help inmates reintegrate into society after release.

Although judges can recommend where a federal inmate serves time, the Bureau of Prisons ultimately decides the placement. Such recommendations, however, often carry weight when they focus on rehabilitation and family proximity.

What This Could Mean for Diddy’s Time in Prison

If the Bureau of Prisons approves, Diddy would join the roughly 4,000 inmates at the low-security facility. Access to RDAP could help him address substance abuse concerns and potentially shorten his sentence. Proximity to New York also means his family and legal team could stay closely involved.

Legal experts say this move signals that Diddy is looking to use his time behind bars for personal improvement and family connection. It’s also a strategic decision, as successful rehabilitation programs may affect both his sentence length and post-release opportunities.

Diddy’s request is now under review by the Bureau of Prisons, which will decide whether to follow the judge’s recommendation for placement at FCI Fort Dix.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: Where is FCI Fort Dix?

It is in Burlington County, New Jersey, near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.

Q2: What is Diddy’s special request?

He asked to serve his sentence at FCI Fort Dix to access a drug rehabilitation program and stay close to family.

Q3: How long is Diddy’s sentence?

He was sentenced to four years and two months but has already served about one year.

Q4: Can the judge decide where he serves time?

No. The Bureau of Prisons makes the final placement, though judges’ recommendations are considered.

Q5: What is the RDAP program?

The Residential Drug Abuse Program is the Bureau of Prisons’ most intensive drug treatment initiative, which can reduce time served for eligible inmates.