Rapper Yung Miami, real name Caresha Brownlee, has written a powerful letter asking the judge for mercy ahead of Diddy’s sentencing.
What Yung Miami wrote in her letter
According to court records filed on Monday, 22 September 2025, Yung Miami told Judge Arun Subramanian that she could not speak on allegations before she met Combs, but wanted the court to know about the man she personally experienced.
“Behind the scenes, he was loving, genuine, supportive, and always encouraging,” she wrote.
She explained that during their three-year relationship, Combs motivated her, helped her grow professionally, and gave her opportunities to expand her career.
She recalled attending her first Met Gala with him, an experience she described as symbolic of his efforts to create space for black talent in industries where they had long been excluded.
Yung Miami also cast a spotlight on the disgraced mogul’s commitment to family life.
“No matter how busy he was, he never missed holidays or special moments with his family,” she wrote.
She pointed to examples of him giving back to the community, such as feeding the homeless on Thanksgiving, and noted his private steps toward self-improvement, including therapy and anger management.
The rapper concluded her appeal by stating that she believed Combs was not a danger to society, calling him “a man of God” and a father whose children “need him” at home.
Stakes are high as Diddy sentencing looms
Combs was convicted earlier this year under 18 U.S.C. § 2421(a), a federal law known as the Mann Act.
This statute makes it a crime to transport people across state lines for illegal sexual activity.
In simple terms, the law says it is illegal to move someone from one state to another if the purpose is connected to crimes such as exploitation or coercion. The statute has been used in several high-profile cases involving entertainers.
Federal sentencing guidelines show that for a first-time offender under this charge, the starting point is often several years in prison. The case documents include comparisons with similar convictions, where sentences typically ranged from five to ten years, depending on the severity of the circumstances .
Combs’ sentencing is scheduled for 3 October 2025 in the Southern District of New York.
Dozens of letters from family members, business associates, and public figures were included in the court’s appendix, all asking the judge to weigh his personal contributions and character against the crimes for which he was convicted.