50 Cent is producing a Netflix documentary on Combs, focusing on decades of abuse allegations and their broader impact.
50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, is set to produce a new Netflix documentary that will focus on the abuse allegations against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.
The rapper-turned-producer confirmed the news on Wednesday, September 25, through a representative, solidifying the project as part of his G-Unit Film & Television company.
“This is a story with significant human impact,” Jackson said in a statement alongside Alexandria Stapleton, who is directing the project for House of Nonfiction.
They emphasized the importance of telling a comprehensive story that extends beyond the headlines. “It is a complex narrative spanning decades, not just the headlines or clips seen so far,” the statement read.
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Jackson and Stapleton also made it clear that while the allegations against Combs are disturbing, the documentary aims to present a balanced portrayal of hip-hop culture as a whole. “We remain steadfast in our commitment to give a voice to the voiceless and to present authentic and nuanced perspectives.
While the allegations are disturbing, we urge all to remember that Sean Combs’s 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.”
Netflix commissioned the documentary earlier this year, but an official premiere date has yet to be announced, according to a representative from the streaming service. The project has generated significant buzz since May when 50 Cent first revealed that Netflix won a bidding war for the documentary.
Jackson has long been vocal about his discomfort with Combs, who is currently facing serious legal charges. In a July interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Jackson discussed his refusal to attend the notorious parties hosted by Combs, which are now under federal investigation.
“I’ve been very vocal about not going to Puffy parties and doing s— like that,” Jackson said, referring to Combs’ former nickname, Puffy. “I’ve been staying out of that s— for years. It’s just an uncomfortable energy connected to it.”
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He also recounted an experience with Combs that left him uneasy. “He asked to take me shopping. I thought that was the weirdest s— in the world because that might be something that a man says to a woman,” Jackson explained. “And I’m just like, ‘Naw, I’m not f—ing with this weird energy or weird s—.’”
Jackson has been vocal on social media as well, regularly taking jabs at Combs in relation to the legal charges against him. On September 25, he posted a photo of “Diddy Oil” on Twitter, referencing the “1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant” that authorities confiscated during raids at Combs’ homes in Los Angeles and Miami in March. Jackson captioned the tweet, “Coming soon! LOL,” implying the upcoming release of his documentary.
Combs, who was arrested on September 17 at a Manhattan hotel, is facing multiple charges including sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for the purpose of engaging in prostitution.
Prosecutors allege that Combs hosted lavish sex parties, referred to as “freak offs,” where he engaged in illegal activities. Items seized during the raids, such as the baby oil, were reportedly considered by investigators to be “freak off supplies.”
Combs is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. He has been denied bail twice and is awaiting trial. His next court appearance is scheduled for early October.
The documentary by Jackson and Stapleton promises to delve deeper into the allegations, aiming to provide a thorough examination of both the case and the larger context surrounding it. Fans and viewers will have to wait for Netflix to announce a release date for the much-anticipated project.
