Music mogul could face lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of some charges in July; court proceedings to begin at 10am eastern time

• Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentencing: what to know

It has been reported that Combs intends to speak directly to the judge before the sentence is announced, despite never testifying during the trial.

In a request filed last week, his attorneys asked that he be permitted to appear in “non-prison clothing” at the proceeding, just as he had during the trial when he wore sweaters and collared shirts.