Sean “Diddy” Combs has issued a full apology to Judge Arun Subramanian ahead of his highly anticipated sentencing on October 3rd. In a four-page letter, the disgraced music mogul admits to his past wrongs, reveals a 25-year milestone of sobriety, and pleads for leniency as he faces up to 20 years in prison.
A Deeply Personal Apology
Diddy opened his letter with an emotional acknowledgment of the harm he caused, apologizing to his ex-girlfriend Cassie, whom he admitted to assaulting. “I literally lost my mind,” he confessed, adding that his domestic violence is “a heavy burden I will forever carry.”
He also apologized to another woman, referred to in court as “Jane,” admitting his actions were fueled by drug abuse and selfishness. “I lost my way. My downfall was rooted in my selfishness. I have been humbled and broken to my core,” he wrote.
Sobriety After 25 Years
In one of the most striking revelations, Combs shared that he is sober for the first time in 25 years. Reflecting on his 13 months behind bars, he described prison as both a punishment and a turning point.
“My pain became my teacher. My sadness was my motivator,” he admitted. “The old me died in jail, and a new version of me was reborn. Prison will change you or kill you—I choose to live.”
Plea for His Family
Diddy also appealed to the judge on behalf of his seven children, acknowledging that he failed them as a father. He recalled the trauma of losing his own father at just three years old and insisted he does not want his children to suffer the same fate.
“More than anything, I just want the opportunity to return home and be the father they need and deserve,” he wrote.
Asking for One Last Chance
The letter closes with a promise that he will never reoffend. Instead, he hopes to use his story to prevent others from repeating his mistakes.
“If you give me a chance, I would like the opportunity to share my story with people to prevent at least one person from making the mistakes I’ve made,” he said. “This experience has changed my life forever and I will never commit a crime again.”
What’s Next?
Despite his plea, prosecutors are pushing for a sentence of at least 11 years, while his defense team is fighting for his early release. Witnesses from the trial have also urged the court not to go easy on him.
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