October 4, 2024/Midnight
Erie, Pa. – Rapper 50 Cent (also known as Curtis Jackson) confirmed that a documentary centered around the allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs is coming to Netflix.
The documentary is currently in production by G-Unit Film & Television, a company founded by 50 Cent, with Alexandria Stapleton directing the project. The untitled piece will focus on the allegations of sexual assault and abuse against Sean Combs, as well as his recent federal charges related to racketeering and sex trafficking.
In a joint statement shared with Variety, the rapper and Stapleton said the project will not only address recent allegations but also the complex history of Diddy’s misconduct.
“It is a complex narrative spanning decades, not just the headlines or clips so far,” 50 Cent and Stapleton said in an exclusive statement to Variety. “We remain steadfast in our commitment to give a voice to the voiceless and to present authentic and nuanced perspectives.”
They continued: “While the allegations are disturbing, we urge all to remember that Sean Combs’ story is not the full story of hip-hop and its culture. We aim to ensure that individual actions do not overshadow the culture’s broader contributions.”
The documentary has not yet finalized its release date or discussed additional details. However, a spokesperson for 50 Cent confirmed to Billboard that proceeds from the project received by G-Unit Film & Television will be used to assist victims of sexual assault and rape.
50 Cent originally announced plans for a documentary about Diddy in December 2023, after a lawsuit filed by Diddy’s ex-partner Cassie (full name Casandra Ventura) a month prior. The lawsuit claims that Cassie has suffered “over a decade of his violent behavior and disturbed demands,” including repeated physical beatings and forcing her to engage in sexual intercourse with male sex workers. The complaint also states that she has been raped by Diddy after an attempt to separate from his control in 2018. However, Diddy denied these allegations, describing them as “offensive and outrageous.”
50 Cent has a history of mocking Diddy, even months before Diddy’s federal indictment. In a social media post announcing his upcoming documentary on Netflix, 50 Cent wrote, “I been telling y’all about all this weird s–t, I don’t do NO puffy parties. You didn’t believe me but I bet you believe me now.”
The rapper from Queens did not stop there in poking fun at his longtime rival. In a post on X regarding his appearance on Drew Barrymore’s show, the rapper wrote: “I don’t have 1,000 bottles of lube at the house.” The caption hints that federal agents allegedly confiscated more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant from Diddy’s Miami and Los Angeles houses as evidence during a federal raid in March.
Since his arrest on September 17 in New York City, Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bond twice, citing concerns that he might pose dangers to others or obstruct the government’s case. Diddy will remain in a Brooklyn federal prison until his trial.
