Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has reacted angrily to Netflix’s sudden rollout of a new four-part documentary about his life, titled The Reckoning, scheduled to premiere on December 2.
In a statement issued through his spokesperson, Combs described the project as a “shameful hit piece” and alleged that the streaming service used “stolen and unauthorized” personal footage that was never intended for public release. The materials, he claims, include recordings he has archived since his teenage years, which he believes should have been reserved for his own future storytelling projects.
According to his camp, Netflix’s decision to move forward with the documentary reflects a calculated attempt to profit from current controversies surrounding the Bad Boy Records founder. They accused the company of being “desperate to sensationalize every minute” of Combs’ life for commercial gain.
The director of the series has dismissed the accusations, insisting the production team legally secured all necessary rights. She stated that Combs’ extensive self-recorded material “came to them” through proper and authorized channels.
Tensions appear to have escalated further when Combs learned that rapper 50 Cent — his long-standing rival — was involved in the project. His spokesperson labeled that involvement “staggering” and suggested the rapper’s contributions were motivated by personal animosity rather than professional merit. Combs reportedly viewed Netflix’s collaboration with 50 Cent as a betrayal, particularly coming from executives he had previously respected.
Netflix has not publicly responded to the criticism beyond releasing the documentary’s trailer. The teaser features a haunting narration: “You can’t continue to keep hurting people and nothing ever happens.”
The Reckoning is billed as an investigative deep dive featuring exclusive interviews, previously unseen footage and a comprehensive exploration of Combs’ rise, his cultural impact, and the controversies that have followed — including those emerging while he serves his current prison sentence.