One of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ most vocal critics, rapper and actor 50 Cent, has announced a forthcoming docuseries focused on the music mogul’s ongoing legal troubles.
On Wednesday, 50 Cent took to social media to share a report from Variety, revealing that his project about Combs has secured a spot on Netflix. In his post, he expressed his disbelief that anyone doubted his insights, stating, “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!”
Combs is currently facing serious legal challenges, including charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution, which could lead to a life sentence if he is convicted. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Docuseries is already in production
According to Variety, Alexandria Stapleton is set to direct the docuseries, which is currently in production. In a joint statement, 50 Cent and Stapleton emphasized the significance of the narrative, stating, “This is a story with significant human impact. It is a complex narrative spanning decades, not just the headlines or clips seen so far. We remain steadfast in our commitment to give a voice to the voiceless and to present authentic and nuanced perspectives. 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 announced his plans for the docuseries back in May, with some doubting its authenticity due to his history of trolling Combs online. Their contentious relationship dates back years, including a 2006 diss track titled “The Bomb,” where 50 Cent alleged that Combs was aware of the identity of Christopher Wallace’s killer. Wallace, known as The Notorious B.I.G. and a close friend and protégé of Combs, was murdered in 1997 in Los Angeles, a case that remains unsolved.
In his diss track, 50 Cent included the line, “I guess this means I won’t be invited to the White Parties in the Hamptons,” referencing Combs’ extravagant parties held in the affluent New York community. Furthermore, 50 Cent has suggested that Combs may have ties to the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, allegations that Combs has labeled as “nonsense” during a 2016 interview on the syndicated radio show “The Breakfast Club.” Combs has never faced charges related to either murder case.
