Netflix is developing a Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson documentary series about the sex trafficking, extortion, and sexual assault and battery allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs. The project, currently in production, will be directed by Alexandria Stapleton.
“This is a story with profound human implications. It’s a complex story that spans decades and has much more to offer than just the headlines and footage we’ve seen thus far,” 50 Cent and Stapleton said in an exclusive statement to Variety. “We remain steadfast in our commitment to giving a voice to the voiceless and presenting authentic, nuanced perspectives. While the allegations are disturbing, we want everyone to remember that Sean Combs’ story is not the whole story of hip-hop and its culture. We aim to ensure that the actions of one individual do not overshadow the culture’s broader contributions.”
50 Cent serves as executive producer through his G-Unit Film & Television, while Stapleton serves as executive producer for House of Nonfiction and Texas Crew Productions also serve as producers.
50 Cent first announced that G-Unit would be producing the docuseries in early December, but at the time Combs was being sued by four women. The first was his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, whose lawsuit sparked accusations against him but was quickly settled. At the time, 50 Cent shared footage on X in which Bad Boy Records rapper Mark Curry accused Combs of spiking champagne bottles at parties with alcohol before the women drank them. The rapper and producer said proceeds from the documentary would go toward helping victims of sexual assault.
Combs was arrested in New York last week and charged with three counts of organized criminal conspiracy, sex trafficking by coercion, fraud or threat, and transportation for the purposes of prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty, but was denied bail pending an appeals hearing and remains in custody.
Combs has been hit with several more lawsuits. In February, former employee Rodney “Lil’ Rod” Jones alleged that Combs pressured her into unwanted sexual acts and coerced her into hiring a sex worker for a relationship in 2023. Jones herself was later mentioned in an April lawsuit, in which Grace O’Mulcahy claimed that Combs’ son, Christian “King” Combs, forced her to perform oral sex on him while she was working as a waiter on a yacht, and that Combs paid the yacht’s captain to keep the matter secret. In May, model Crystal McKinney alleged that Combs drugged and sexually assaulted her in 2003, and earlier this month, former Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard sued Sean “Diddy” Combs for battery, battery, sexual assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
In May, CNN reported on a leaked video that showed Combs grabbing, shoving, and kicking Kathy at a hotel. Days later, Combs said he “takes full responsibility” for his actions in the video.
This was the first and only time he admitted to wrongdoing. He had previously denied everything and posted a statement on social media in December saying, “Enough is enough,” Combs said in a statement posted to social media in December. “For the past few weeks, I have sat in silence and watched as people have attempted to smear my character and destroy my reputation and my track record,” he said. “Sickening allegations have been made by people looking to make a quick buck. Let me be clear: I have not done any of the egregious things that are being alleged. I will fight for my reputation, my family, and the truth.” The post is no longer on his Instagram account, but remains pinned to the top of his X (formerly Twitter) account as of the publication of this article.
Additionally, after Homeland Security searched his properties in Los Angeles and Miami in March, he posted a video of his 1998 song “Victory” running from police to Instagram with the caption “Bad Boy for Life.”
50 Cent spoke about the project in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter back in July, but this marks the first time that Netflix has officially confirmed his involvement with the series.
