Sean Combs's net worth is estimated at around $400 million as of 2026, according to current reporting -- a sharp decline from an estimated $1 billion in 2022. The drop followed the loss of his Ciroc and DeLeon partnerships to Diageo, the sale of his private jet, mounting legal costs, and his October 2025 sentencing to federal prison following a criminal trial.
Combs built his fortune through Bad Boy Records, the Sean John clothing line, and spirits partnerships after rising from an internship at Uptown Records. In 2025, a federal jury convicted him on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution while acquitting him of the more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking by force.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Sean John Combs |
| Born | November 4, 1969, Harlem, New York |
| Known For | Founder, Bad Boy Records; Sean John clothing line; Ciroc partnership |
| 2025 Trial | Convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution; acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking |
| Sentencing | October 3, 2025: approximately 50 months in federal prison, a $500,000 fine, and five years of supervised release; currently at FCI Fort Dix |
| Family | Six children, including three with the late Kim Porter (died 2018) |
| Estimated Net Worth | Around $400 million (down from ~$1 billion in 2022) |
Early Life
Sean John Combs was born on November 4, 1969, in Harlem, New York, and raised in Mount Vernon, New York, by his mother after his father, Melvin Combs, was shot and killed in 1972. Combs attended Howard University before leaving during his sophomore year to pursue a career in the music industry.
Bad Boy Records and Music Career
Combs interned and later worked as an executive at Uptown Records before founding Bad Boy Records, which signed artists including the Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans, and 112. His 1997 debut album as a solo artist, No Way Out, reached number one on the Billboard 200 and later went multi-platinum. He won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 1998 and has continued releasing music and producing artists over the following decades.
Business Ventures
Combs built a business empire beyond music, including the Sean John clothing line, the television network Revolt, and a long-running partnership promoting Ciroc vodka and DeLeon tequila. Following his 2025 conviction, Diageo, the spirits company behind those brands, became the sole owner of Ciroc and DeLeon, and Revolt has continued operating independently of him.
2025 Federal Trial and Conviction
Following a November 2023 civil lawsuit from his former partner Cassie Ventura alleging abuse (settled within a day) and a March 2024 federal raid on his homes, Combs was arrested in September 2024 and charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. His trial began in May 2025, and on July 2, 2025, a jury convicted him on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution while acquitting him of the racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges. On October 3, 2025, he was sentenced to approximately 50 months in federal prison, fined $500,000, and given five years of supervised release; he is currently held at FCI Fort Dix and has appealed the conviction. More than 50 additional civil lawsuits remain pending against him.
Personal Life
Combs has six children. Three -- son Christian and twin daughters Jessie and D'Lila -- were with his former partner Kim Porter, who died of pneumonia in 2018 at age 47. He also helped raise Porter's son Quincy from a previous relationship.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sean Combs's net worth?
Estimated at around $400 million as of 2026, down sharply from about $1 billion in 2022.
Was Sean Combs convicted at trial?
Yes, on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was acquitted of the more serious racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges.
How long was Sean Combs sentenced to prison?
Approximately 50 months, handed down on October 3, 2025, along with a $500,000 fine and five years of supervised release.