Diddy has issued a direct apology to the judge in a four-page letter ahead of his sentencing this Friday, asking for mercy and taking “full responsibility” for his actions.
The letter, obtained by Complex, was addressed to Judge Arun Subramanian, where the 55-year-old mogul expressed regret for the pain he caused and acknowledged the weight of his past conduct.
“First and foremost, I want to apologize and say how sincerely sorry I am for all of the hurt and pain that I have caused others by my conduct. I take full responsibility and accountability for my past wrongs,” he wrote.
Diddy specifically apologized to Cassie Ventura and another ex, identified only as “Jane” in court.
“I literally lost my mind. I was dead wrong for putting my hands on the woman that I loved. I’m sorry for that and always will be. My domestic violence will always be a heavy burden that I will have to forever carry,” he admitted to Cassie.
Speaking on Jane, he told the court, “Your honor, I thought I was providing for Jane concerning her and her child, but after hearing her testimony, I realized that I hurt her. For this I am deeply sorry.”
He blamed his past crimes on “selfishness” and being “lost in the drugs and the excess,” adding that his time in prison since September 2024 has been transformative. “There have been some days I thought I would be better off dead. 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.”
Diddy ended his plea by asking for leniency, saying he wants “another chance to be a better father, another chance to be a better son, another chance to be a better leader in my community, and another chance to live a better life.” He added, “I ask you for mercy today, not only for my sake, but for the sake of my children.”
Judge Subramanian could sentence him to anything from time served to up to 20 years in prison on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Prosecutors are pushing for an additional 11 years behind bars, while Diddy’s legal team is requesting time served. He also plans to speak during the sentencing hearing.
