Key points
- 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) says he picked ABC for the interview. He adds he sees nothing wrong with that choice.
- The interview discussed the new Sean Combs docuseries and unseen footage. The series drew heavy viewing on Netflix after release.
- Fans noted the timing given Diddy is in prison serving a sentence. The post and replies sparked wide online reaction.
50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) says he agreed to an ABC interview for a reason. He told followers ABC is one of the few prison channels.
He reposted a screenshot that joked about the choice and its motive. The post said ABC is among the few stations prisoners can watch.
The Good Morning America chat aired on December first and it covered the new docuseries. ValidUpdates previously covered the film under Sean Combs The Reckoning doc.
Why 50 Cent says he chose ABC
50 told viewers he wanted Diddy to be able to see the interview. He asked rhetorically what was wrong with that move.
The segment ran as part of a wider interview about the series and its making. He described his role as executive producer and the search for hidden footage.
The documentary maps Sean Combs rise and alleged wrongdoing over many years. The series uses never seen clips and several interviews with former associates.
50 has publicly teased and promoted the project for much of the past two years. The release on Netflix made the series one of the service’s most watched programs.
ValidUpdates also filed a report on the 50 Cent Netflix doc success and its streaming numbers. That report noted the show topped viewing charts after it launched.
Reaction and wider fallout
Fans and critics reacted quickly to the post and the interview clip. Comments ranged from cheers to sharp complaints about the timing.
Diddy is serving a prison sentence that many noted in online threads. The sentence and the timing of the interview added fuel to the public debate.
50 has also used jibes and staged posts to push the project and draw more attention. He joked that Diddy had bouquets sent after the show aired as a warning.
Industry figures and viewers debated whether the move was a publicity tactic or a calculated message. The back and forth kept the story trending across social feeds.
The documentary remains the centrepiece of the debate about fame and alleged abuse of power. It has prompted renewed calls for clear answers and for those involved to speak out.
