Netflix buys documentary about Diddy’s sexual abuse allegations from 50 Cent

Netflix is ​​producing a docuseries from Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson about allegations of sex trafficking and organized crime, as well as sexual harassment and violent abuse against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Alexandria Stapleton is directing the project, which is currently in production.

“This is a story with significant human impact. It is a complex narrative that spans decades, not just the headlines or clips that have been seen so far,” 50 Cent and Stapleton said in an exclusive statement to diversity. “We remain true to our commitment to giving a voice to the voiceless and presenting authentic and nuanced perspectives. While the allegations are disturbing, we urge everyone to remember that Sean Combs’ story is not the full story of hip-hop and its culture. We want to ensure that individual actions do not overshadow the broader contributions of the culture.”

50 Cent is an executive producer for his studio G-Unit Film & Television, while Stapleton serves as an executive producer for House of Nonfiction. Texas Crew Productions is also a producer.

50 Cent announced in early December that G-Unit would produce the docuseries. At that point, Combs had already been sued by four different women, starting with his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, whose lawsuit blew him away and with whom he quickly settled. At the time, 50 Cent shared a clip on X in which Bad Boy Records rapper Mark Curry claimed that Combs would spike champagne bottles at his parties before women drank from them. The proceeds from the documentary, according to the rapper and producer, will go to victims of sexual assault.

Just last week, Combs was arrested in New York and charged with three counts: conspiracy to commit organized crime, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation for the purpose of prostitution. He pleaded not guilty but remains in custody after being denied bail at his appeal hearing.

Combs has also faced several other lawsuits. In February, his former employee Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones claimed that Combs made unwanted sexual advances and forced him to hire and enter into relationships with sex workers in 2023. Jones himself was later named in an April lawsuit in which Grace O’Marcaigh alleged that Combs’ son Christian “King” Combs forced her to perform oral sex on him while she was working as a steward on a yacht, and that Combs paid the yacht’s captain to keep the matter under wraps. In May, model Crystal McKinney claimed that Combs drugged and sexually abused her in 2003, and earlier this month, former Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard sued Sean “Diddy” Combs for verbal abuse, battery, sexual assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

In May, CNN reported on a leaked video that showed Combs grabbing, shoving and kicking Cassie in a hotel. Days later, he said he took “full responsibility” for his actions in the video.

That was the first and only time he admitted wrongdoing. He had previously denied everything and released a statement on social media in December that read, “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH,” Combs said in a statement released on social media in December. “For the past few weeks, I have sat in silence and watched as people have attempted to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy,” he said. “Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals seeking a quick payday. Let me be very clear: I have done none of the horrific things I am accused of. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth.” The post no longer appears on his Instagram account, but is still pinned to the top of his X (formerly Twitter) account at the time of this article’s publication.

After the Department of Homeland Security raided his properties in Los Angeles and Miami in March, he also posted on Instagram the video for his 1998 song “Victory,” in which he flees from the police, with the caption “Bad Boy for life.”

This is the first official confirmation of Netflix’s involvement in the series, although 50 Cent had previously discussed the project with The Hollywood Reporter in July.