Sean “Diddy” Combs has sharply criticized Netflix and rival Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson over the upcoming docuseries “Sean Combs: The Reckoning.” He called it a “shameful” and “illegal” hit piece that uses footage he filmed himself. The documentary, executive produced by 50 Cent, includes unseen clips Combs shot days before his September 2024 arrest, which his team says were used without permission.
Combs’ representative stated Netflix relied on “stolen” material never authorized for release. The footage was part of a personal archive Combs started at age 19 to tell his own story. The use of the footage is “fundamentally unfair and illegal,” with intimate and legal content misappropriated.
Additionally, Combs is “deeply concerned” about his words and images being twisted by a longtime adversary who has mocked him publicly. His team argues Netflix breached trust by giving creative control to 50 Cent, who has a personal grudge and is shaping the narrative of Combs’ life and legal issues.
Furthermore, The controversy grew after a Good Morning America segment previewed the doc, showing snippets of disputed footage alongside interviews with 50 Cent and director Alex Stapleton. This fueled Combs’ legal team’s efforts to stop the release, claiming the teaser confirmed unauthorized use meant to harm his reputation.
Behind the scenes, Combs’ lawyers have sent a cease-and-desist to Netflix, warning the footage airing could breach contracts, copyrights, and privileged communications. Combs denies the broader allegations and aims to halt an unauthorized, one-sided portrayal driven by a rival feud rather than fair storytelling.
