Key Points
- The series arrives on Netflix on December two and runs four hours total. It uses fresh footage and interviews from people who knew him.
- 50 Cent executive-produces the show with Alexandria Stapleton as director. All proceeds will go to support sexual assault victims.
- The programme includes new material about Combs legal fights and public life. It follows recent court moves and his prison placement.
50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) is releasing a four-part documentary about Diddy (Sean Combs). Netflix will premiere the series titled Sean Combs: The Reckoning on December second.
The four hour-long episodes show fresh footage and short interviews. See Diddy begins four-year sentence for background on his sentence.
The project is executive-produced by 50 Cent through G-Unit Film & Television. Alexandria Stapleton directs and aims to frame the story for public view.
What the series shows
Stapleton says the series looks past single claims to a wider public view. She wants viewers to ask why people place stars on high pedestals.
The documentary uses interviews with former associates and with those who sued Combs. It blends testimony with archival footage and recorded messages.
50 Cent said he wanted honest storytelling and trusted people to come forward. He said the team felt duty-bound to centre victims and facts.
Producers named Stacy Scripter, David Karabinas, Ariel Brozell and Brad Bernstein as executive producers. The credits list multiple researchers who tracked events and documents.
The series will include material tied to court testimony and trial records. It aims to show how power and fame affected choices and responses.
Production and purpose
50 Cent has teased the project since late 2023 and helped shape its editorial focus. He also said all proceeds will benefit victims of sexual assault.
The doc will air amid ongoing legal developments linked to Combs case coverage. See Diddy sentence adds $500k fine for details on financial penalties and sentencing.
Stapleton told reporters the series is a mirror held up to public habits. She hopes the series prompts clearer public talk about how society idolises celebrities.
Public reaction is split between those wanting fuller answers and those urging fair legal process. Critics say the series must balance claims with legal facts and respect for due process.
The makers limited direct sensational detail and focused on recorded testimony instead. They said careful editing aimed to let viewers draw their own conclusions.
What to watch for
Expect four hour-long episodes released on a single date for streaming. Viewers should look for source material credits and named sources in the end notes.
The series does not replace court records but adds context from people who knew Combs. Producers say their goal is to promote respect and clearer public talk.
Audience response will likely shape follow-up coverage and possible interviews with more witnesses. The film may also spur further reporting and legal scrutiny.
