Judge Weighs $50M Bond Request From Diddy Ahead of Sentencing

Sean “Diddy” Combs appears in a social media video posted in May 2024, in which he apologized following the release of surveillance footage tied to abuse allegations. The hip-hop mogul is now seeking release on a $50 million bond ahead of his October 3, 2025 sentencing for federal prostitution-related convictions. (Photo via Instagram)

Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a federal judge to release him from jail on a $50 million bond while he awaits sentencing on two federal prostitution-related convictions.

In a motion filed Tuesday, Combs' attorneys urged U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian to reconsider an earlier decision that kept the hip-hop mogul behind bars following a July 2 verdict that acquitted him of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy but convicted him of transporting individuals across state lines to engage in prostitution.

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyers are trying to get him out of jail.

“There are exceptional
circumstances warranting a departure from mandatory detention and ensuring that Sean Combs is released.” https://t.co/CxWtj2Key9 pic.twitter.com/1FFrvFqdbF

— Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) July 29, 2025

“Sean Combs should not be in jail for this conduct,” his attorney Marc Agnifilo wrote. “In fact, he may be the only person currently in a United States jail for being any sort of john.”

Each of the two counts carries a maximum sentence of 10 years. However, federal prosecutors have acknowledged that sentencing guidelines likely recommend significantly less. Combs, 55, is scheduled to be sentenced on October 3.

His legal team argues that continued confinement at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn places him at risk. They cited fights in his unit, poor jail conditions, and the nonviolent nature of his convictions as factors justifying release. “There is no plausible reason why he should not be treated like everyone else convicted of a similar offense,” Agnifilo added.

Combs has been detained since September 2024. His lawyers claim that such lengthy pre-sentencing incarceration is rare for defendants convicted solely of prostitution-related charges—especially when those defendants did not financially profit from the acts in question.

The AUSA office has released their petition to the judge to keep Diddy in jail. pic.twitter.com/nlgQhMTTcc

— 𓃶¹𝕁𝕚𝕘 (@JudusMaximus) July 2, 2025

Prosecutors alleged at trial that Combs used threats, physical violence, and his business resources to coerce two former girlfriends into drug-fueled sexual encounters involving male sex workers—events referred to in court as "freak-offs." Combs pleaded not guilty and argued that the encounters were consensual.

Judge Subramanian denied an earlier request for Combs' release immediately following the verdict, citing the “ample evidence” presented during the trial of violent acts committed by the Bad Boy Records founder.

If granted, Combs would be one of the most high-profile defendants in recent memory released on bond after a partial conviction in a federal sex crimes case.

Beyoncé Closes Record-Breaking ‘Cowboy Carter Tour’ With Destiny’s Child Reunion

Michelle Williams, Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland reunite as Destiny’s Child during the final stop of the "Cowboy Carter Tour" in Las Vegas, Saturday, July 26, 2025. (Photo via Beyoncé/Instagram)

It wasn’t just a tour — it was a statement.

Beyoncé’s "Cowboy Carter Tour" wrapped Saturday night in Las Vegas, bringing 32 stadium shows to a triumphant close. The tour grossed $407.6 million and sold 1.6 million tickets, according to Billboard Boxscore — officially making it the highest-grossing country music tour of all time.

Cowboy Carter Tour: By the Numbers

• Total Gross: $407.6 million
• Total Tickets Sold: 1.6 million
• Average Gross Per Show: $12.7 million
• Average Attendance Per Show: 49,900
• Average Ticket Price: $255.36
• Highest-Grossing City: New York City — $70.3M (5 shows)
• Most Shows in One City: London — 6 nights at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• Boxscore Records Broken: 40+
• Tour Cities: 9 (New York, L.A., Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, D.C., Paris, London, Las Vegas)

That record builds on her 2023 "Renaissance World Tour," which grossed $579.8 million, setting the bar for R&B tours. With both tours surpassing $400 million, Beyoncé is now the first woman and first American artist to achieve that twice — a distinction shared only with Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and the Rolling Stones.

Instead of touring dozens of cities, Beyoncé centered the "Cowboy Carter Tour" on nine stadium markets: New York, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Paris, London and Las Vegas. Each stop featured multi-night residencies. Her five shows at MetLife Stadium in New York sold 250,000 tickets and grossed $70.3 million, making it reportedly the highest-grossing single-venue run ever reported by Boxscore. In London, six nights at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium generated $61.4 million from 275,000 fans.

In her hometown of Houston, Beyoncé played two shows at NRG Stadium. In L.A., five at SoFi Stadium. In Atlanta, four nights at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. On average, the tour pulled in $12.7 million per night, drew about 49,900 fans per show, and commanded an average ticket price of $255.36. She reportedly broke more than 40 individual Boxscore records during the run.

DESTINY'S CHILD ENDING THE COWBOY CARTER TOUR WITH A BANG !!!!!!!!!#CowboyCarterTour #Beyonce pic.twitter.com/pRR15ZXyYq

— KaMorian (Sparkling Alien 💫) (@ka_morian0121) July 27, 2025

The finale in Las Vegas delivered the tour’s most unforgettable moment: Destiny’s Child reunited onstage for the first time since Coachella 2018. Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams joined Beyoncé for a high-energy medley that included “Lose My Breath,” “Bootylicious,” and “Energy,” complete with the crowd-favorite “mute challenge.” Jay-Z made a surprise appearance for “Crazy in Love” and “N——s in Paris,” while Shaboozey joined her for their country collaboration “Sweet Honey Buckin’.” Blue Ivy also appeared, drawing loud cheers as she performed choreography from “Déjà Vu” — one last nod to family and legacy before the curtain fell.

 Top-Grossing Country Tours of All Time

1. Beyoncé — "Cowboy Carter Tour" (2024): $407.6 million
2. George Strait — "Cowboy Rides Away Tour" (2014): $100+ million
3. Shania Twain — "Come On Over Tour" (1998–99): $95+ million
4. Garth Brooks — "World Tour" (1996–98): $93+ million
5. Kenny Chesney — "Trip Around the Sun Tour" (2018): $87 million

Source: Billboard Boxscore, confirmed July 22, 2025

The "Cowboy Carter Tour" was more than a financial juggernaut — it was a reinvention. With live instrumentation, southern visual motifs, and an unapologetically Black Southern narrative, Beyoncé reshaped what a modern country concert experience could be.

Critics heralded the tour’s ambition and storytelling. Rolling Stone deemed it “a masterclass in genre liberation”; Variety called it “a transformational moment in country” — not just because of the blockbuster numbers, but because of what it stood for.

Before Beyoncé, the highest-grossing country tour belonged to George Strait’s "Cowboy Rides Away Tour" from 2014, which grossed just over $100 million. Beyoncé’s total completely redefined that standard.

With "Cowboy Carter," Beyoncé didn’t just break records. She reimagined them.

Rapper GloRilla Charged After Break-in at Georgia Home Sparks Investigation

Courtesy Forsyth County Sheriff's Office

It wasn’t the performance that made headlines — it was what happened back home.

Memphis rapper GloRilla, born Gloria Hallelujah Woods, was arrested Tuesday on felony drug charges after a break-in at her Georgia home uncovered more than just intruders. The twist? She wasn’t even there when it happened — she was performing at the WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis the same night.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office confirmed officers responded to a burglary call at Woods’ house around 1:30 a.m. Saturday. According to reports, three men entered the property, not knowing family members were inside. Someone in the house fired a warning shot, and the suspects fled.

But what started as a break-in quickly shifted focus. Deputies say they smelled a strong odor of marijuana and obtained a search warrant. During that search, officers reportedly found more than an ounce of marijuana and a controlled substance in the master bedroom. That discovery led to Woods being charged with felony drug possession — despite the fact she hadn’t even been home at the time.

Her attorneys are calling the situation upside down. According to their statement, GloRilla is “the victim of a violent crime,” and the search should have focused on finding the suspects who endangered her family — not what was in her closet. No one has been arrested for the actual break-in.

Woods turned herself in Tuesday and was booked into Forsyth County Jail. She posted a $22,260 bond and was released the same day. The arrest came just days after she performed a medley of her songs “Let Her Cook,” “Typa,” and “TGIF” during the WNBA All-Star halftime show.

While the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the burglary and drug-related charges, Sheriff Ron Freeman also acknowledged the larger context. “The homeowner is a victim of a serious crime, and we are committed to bringing the suspects to justice,” he said in a statement.

But for now, the headlines aren’t about the suspects. They’re about GloRilla — and the legal storm that followed her absence.