A Manhattan federal judge sentenced hip-hop artist Sean "Diddy" Combs to 4 years and 2 months in prison for his conviction on two counts of prostitution-related charges, calling them "serious offenses that irreparably harmed two women."

Friday’s sentencing started around 11 a.m. and lasted until late afternoon when Combs, 55, addressed the court to say he was a changed man.

"Domestic violence will always be a heavy burden that I will have to forever carry," he told the judge. "My actions were disgusting, shameful and sick. I was sick. Sick from the drugs. I was out of control. I needed help, but I didn't get the help."

Prosecutors asked the judge to give Combs 11½ years behind bars, saying he was "unrepentant" for his crimes.

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