Too $hort is standing by Diddy — and he already knows where he’ll be when the rap mogul gets out of federal prison.
The “Blow The Whistle” rapper appeared on The TMZ Podcast and told Towanda Robinson that he plans to attend Diddy’s eventual welcome-home celebration, declaring, “I’m going to the Puff Daddy coming home party.”
Too $hort’s support comes with an important distinction, though. He said he does judge Diddy over the hotel surveillance video showing the music mogul kicking and assaulting Cassie, while separating that conduct from Diddy’s private sex life.
The veteran rapper said that during the years he has known Diddy, he personally never witnessed anything beyond what he described as typical party behavior involving music, marijuana and people having a good time.
Too $hort went further during the conversation, saying he does not believe Diddy should be incarcerated for the conduct that ultimately resulted in his conviction. He also suggested the release of the Cassie hotel video played a major role in how the broader case unfolded.
Diddy was not charged or tried for domestic violence in the federal criminal case. He was ultimately convicted on two counts involving transportation of people across state lines for prostitution, while the jury acquitted him of racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
That distinction appears central to Too $hort’s position: he condemned what he saw in the Cassie video while arguing that Diddy’s criminal conviction should be viewed separately from his private sexual conduct.
Diddy is currently serving a 50-month federal prison sentence, but his projected release date has moved up several times. According to the date previously reported by TMZ, he is currently scheduled for release on January 21, 2028.
That means Too $hort’s promised homecoming appearance could still be some distance away — but the rapper is already putting himself on the guest list.
As for Diddy’s post-prison comeback, Too $hort is urging caution.
He pointed to Bill Cosby announcing a comedy tour after his release from prison as an example of the kind of splashy return he believes Diddy should avoid. Instead, Too $hort suggested Diddy should test the waters before making a major public comeback.
Or, in a much more unconventional option, he joked that Diddy could simply relocate to Bali and spend time with Russell Simmons.
For Too $hort, the message is clear: he expects Diddy to eventually come home — but what happens after that may require a much quieter rollout.
