Sean Diddy's lawyers say the documentary includes unauthorized material. A trailer features a private phone call recorded just before his 2024 arrest. Diddy's team says this and other private clips were used illegally, fueling his objection to the documentary. (Image Source: Instagram/sean.diddy_)
Music mogul Sean Diddy lashed out at the new Netflix documentary series about him, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, just one day before it was set to be released worldwide on December 2, 2025. The currently incarcerated Diddy called the four-part series "a shameful hit piece" and said it used "stolen footage" without his blessing.
Sean Diddy's lawyers say the documentary includes unauthorized material. A trailer features a private phone call recorded just before his 2024 arrest. Diddy's team says this and other private clips were used illegally, fueling his objection to the documentary.
Alexandria Stapleton, the director of the documentary in question, denied Sean Diddy's accusations of stolen footage. She said material was legally obtained by the production team and claimed Diddy's attorneys ignored multiple requests for comment. Stapleton has mentioned that Diddy has decades of personal archives available for use in a documentary.
A spokesperson for Sean Diddy accused Netflix of giving creative control to rapper 50 Cent, a longtime rival. They say the series is motivated by personal vendetta and not truth. 50 Cent, born Curtis Jackson, says his role is to hold Diddy accountable for his actions and raise awareness about issues plaguing hip-hop.
The Netflix series details Sean Diddy's legal issues and the decades-long allegations of sexual misconduct against him. Specifically, it mentions accusations by his ex-partner Cassie Ventura and several others. Diddy had been convicted in 2024 on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, which has deeply marred his image and business empire.
The Sean “Diddy” Combs documentary was released on Netflix on December 2, 2025. It became available globally on the same day, drawing widespread attention due to the ongoing controversies surrounding the music mogul.
Sean “Diddy” Combs had a major influence on hip-hop by transforming it into a more polished, mainstream genre. Through Bad Boy Records, he launched iconic artists like The Notorious B.I.G., shaping the sound of 90s rap.
He introduced a flashy, luxury-driven image that became a signature part of hip-hop culture. Diddy also pushed artists to think like entrepreneurs, expanding into fashion, TV, and business. Even today, the industry still reflects his mix of music, branding, and commercial ambition.
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