Sean “Diddy” Combs’ mother has broken her silence following her son’s conviction on two charges, as the music mogul remains in custody awaiting sentencing. The 55-year-old hip-hop icon has been behind bars since September 2024, following a high-profile trial that concluded with guilty verdicts.
His sentencing is scheduled for October, but his family says the uncertainty continues to weigh heavily on them. In an interview with The Daily Mail, Diddy’s mother, Janice Combs, shared how difficult the journey has been for their family. “It hasn’t been easy, and it’s not over yet.
We’re not making any plans (for a celebration) because it’s too soon,” she said, acknowledging the emotional strain of the ongoing legal process. Despite the intense public scrutiny, Janice has remained focused on her faith, refusing to be swayed by the surrounding media frenzy.
“I put all my faith in God; he’s the only one. The rest of it is just noise and doesn’t have anything to do with me,” she added. Diddy’s legal team faced a major blow when the court denied his request for bail, dashing any hope of temporary release ahead of sentencing.
Judge Arun Subramanian, who presided over the trial, made a firm statement when addressing the bail decision. “At trial, the defence conceded defendant’s violence in personal relationships, saying ‘it happened’ in relation to Cassie Venture and Jane,” the judge noted in court documents.
The judge’s reference to the victims, identified in the case as Cassie Venture and another woman named Jane, underlined the seriousness of the charges and the difficulty Diddy’s defense team faces in seeking leniency. Since his arrest, Diddy has spent nine months in custody, with no clear indication of when he might regain his freedom.
His attorneys continue to push for the lightest possible sentence, citing various mitigating factors, but legal experts suggest the road ahead remains uncertain. While Diddy’s legal team prepares for the October sentencing, his family continues to stand by him, though cautiously.
With emotions running high and the public closely following the case, Janice Combs’ words offer a rare glimpse into the personal toll the legal battle has taken on those closest to the rapper and producer. As the sentencing date approaches, the world waits to see what the next chapter holds for one of the music industry’s most influential and now embattled figures.