Diddy to Forfeit 92 Devices and $9,000 — But Keeps His Jet, Homes, and Cars

As part of the fallout from his federal conviction, Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to hand over a significant cache of electronic devices and a modest cash amount. At the same time, the court has allowed him to retain his high‑value assets such as his private jet, mansions, and vehicles. 

What’s Being Forfeited

• Combs will surrender 92 electronic devices including phones, laptops, tablets, hard drives, surveillance equipment and other digital tools seized during raids in 2024 across properties in California, Florida, and New York.  
• He is also forfeiting $9,000 in cash recovered from a hotel suite (Park Hyatt, Manhattan) where he was staying.  
• Among the devices is a 1996 camcorder labeled the “Ibiza Tapes”, which reportedly contains recordings tied to his “freak‑off” parties.  
• These items were deemed by prosecutors to be “property used or intended to be used” in the crimes Combs was convicted of.  

What He Gets to Keep

• The judge’s ruling permits Combs to retain his mansions, luxury cars, and private jet.  
• His properties, including estates in Los Angeles, Miami (Star Island), and other luxury residences, remain unaffected by the forfeiture.  
• Additionally, certain assets tied to his lifestyle and brand — such as his jet, which is not explicitly linked to the criminal counts — remain in his possession.  

Legal & Strategic Context

• The forfeiture is part of the sentencing and legal closure of his conviction on two counts related to transporting persons for prostitution.  
• U.S. law under Title 18, U.S.C. § 1963 grants courts broad powers to seize property tied to racketeering or related offenses.  
• Forfeiture here is symbolic and punitive — taking away the tools and evidence tied to criminal activity — while leaving untouched wealth not demonstrably connected to wrongdoing.
• Combs’ legal team likely aimed to minimize losses by negotiating which assets would be surrendered and which would remain protected.

Why It Matters

• The forfeiture of devices provides prosecutors access to digital evidence and further control over Combs’ past records and communications.
• Retaining high‑value assets lets Combs maintain much of his public profile and business operations, even while serving a prison sentence.
• This split outcome — losing incriminating electronics but keeping major real estate and luxury — underscores how asset forfeiture works in high-profile criminal cases.
• It may also factor into future civil suits, creditor claims, or additional legal actions seeking damages or restitution tied to his case.