The highly anticipated Diddy Netflix documentary, titled Sean Combs: The Reckoning, landed on 2 December 2025 and immediately rocketed to number one on the platform. Executive-produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, this gripping four-part series pulls no punches. Directed by Alexandria Stapleton, it delivers raw, never-before-seen footage of Sean Combs just days before federal agents arrested him.
Leaked Footage Ignites Immediate Backlash
At the heart of the Diddy Netflix documentary lies exclusive footage shot by Combs’ own personal videographer over several years. Viewers see Combs laughing with fans in Harlem, joking about needing hand sanitizer after “150 hugs”, and then frantically calling his lawyer while pacing the streets.
However, the videographer has since slammed the series, calling the use of the material “unethical and unacceptable” because a third party leaked the clips while he was away. In response, Netflix maintains that the footage was acquired legally and that the source’s identity remains fully protected.
Dark Shadows from the Past Resurface
Moreover, the Diddy Netflix documentary dives deep into the deadly 1990s East-West coast rivalry. It features audio in which Duane “Keefe D” Davis claims Combs once offered $1 million to kill Tupac Shakur. Similarly, former Bad Boy executive Kirk Burrowes accuses Combs of pushing Notorious B.I.G. toward the Los Angeles trip that ultimately led to Biggie’s murder. Meanwhile, singer Aubrey O’Day bravely shares her own assault allegations against Combs, adding even more weight to the growing list of claims.
Combs’ Team Fights Back Fiercely
As a result, Combs’ camp wasted no time. They swiftly branded the Diddy Netflix documentary a “shameful hit piece” built entirely on stolen footage. His mother, Janice Combs, also stepped forward and demanded retractions over scenes that portray her negatively. Lawyers quickly sent cease-and-desist letters.
Yet Netflix pushed back firmly, stating that 50 Cent holds no creative control and that no participants were paid to appear. For his part, 50 Cent explained that the series exists because “no one else in hip-hop is being vocal.”
Ultimately, this Diddy Netflix documentary forces uncomfortable but necessary conversations about power, abuse and accountability in the music industry.
