One of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ most vocal critics, 50 Cent, has announced a docuseries focusing on the controversial producer’s ongoing legal troubles, set to stream on Netflix. The rapper and actor shared the news on social media, referencing a Variety report that highlighted the project, and captioned it with, “I been telling y’all about all this weird s**t, I don’t do NO puffy party’s. You didn’t believe me 🤨 but I bet you believe me now!”
Diddy faces serious charges that could lead to life in prison, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution, all of which he has pleaded not guilty to.
The docuseries, directed by Alexandria Stapleton, is currently in production. In a joint statement, 50 Cent and Stapleton emphasized, “This is a story with significant human impact. It is a complex narrative spanning decades, not just the headlines or clips seen so far. While the allegations are disturbing, we urge all to remember that Sean Combs’ story is not the full story of hip-hop and its culture. We aim to ensure that individual actions do not overshadow the culture’s broader contributions.”
50 Cent initially teased the project back in May, which some dismissed as another instance of his playful trolling of Diddy on social media. Their rivalry dates back years, including 50 Cent’s release of the diss track “The Bomb” in 2006. In it, he alleged that Combs was aware of who killed Christopher Wallace, also known as The Notorious B.I.G., who was a close friend and protégé of Combs. Wallace was shot and killed in Los Angeles in March 1997, with Combs in a different vehicle at the time. No one has ever been charged in connection with the murder.
In the diss track, 50 Cent rapped, “I guess this means I won’t be invited to the White Parties in the Hamptons,” alluding to Combs’ extravagant gatherings in the upscale community. Additionally, 50 Cent has suggested that Combs may be linked to the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. Diddy has denied these allegations, calling them “nonsense” during a 2016 interview on the radio show “The Breakfast Club.” He has never faced charges related to either case.
Details about the docuseries remain sparse, and CNN has reached out for comments from representatives for both 50 Cent and Netflix.