Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the convicted rap mogul, has penned a heartfelt letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, pleading for leniency ahead of his sentencing on Friday. In the four-page letter, Combs attributes his past behavior to drug addiction and expresses deep remorse for the pain he has caused. He claims to have undergone a transformation during his 13-month incarceration in a Brooklyn jail, stating, ‘The old me died in jail, and a new version of me was reborn.’ Combs was found guilty in July on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, charges that could result in up to 20 years in prison. Prosecutors are pushing for a minimum sentence of 11 years, while his defense team is advocating for his release later this month. In his letter, Combs apologizes to his ex-girlfriend, singer Casandra Ventura, and an anonymous woman who testified under the name ‘Jane,’ acknowledging his past mistakes and the impact of his actions. He writes, ‘I literally lost my mind,’ and describes his downfall as rooted in selfishness. Combs also highlights his efforts to reform, including teaching a class to fellow inmates on how to achieve business success, and emphasizes his newfound sobriety after 25 years. He appeals to the judge for mercy, citing his seven children and his 84-year-old mother, who recently underwent brain surgery. However, his accusers have also written to the judge, expressing fears of retaliation if Combs is released. Ventura wrote, ‘I am so scared that if he walks free, his first actions will be swift retribution towards me and others who spoke up.’ She believes Combs deserves a long sentence, stating, ‘He has no interest in changing or becoming better.’ Combs is expected to address the court on Friday, with his defense team planning to present a 15-minute video. The content of the video remains undisclosed. In July, Combs was acquitted of the most severe charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking, which could have resulted in a life sentence. Prosecutors argue that Combs remains unrepentant, describing his attempts to reframe his actions as the result of ‘mutually toxic relationships’ as disingenuous. They wrote, ‘There is nothing mutual about a relationship where one person holds all the power and the other ends up bloodied and bruised.’