50 Cent's forthcoming Netflix documentary series delving into the alleged criminal underworld of Sean "Diddy" Combs promises a gripping tale that spans epochs. "This is a tale of profound human implications, a multifaceted narrative that transcends mere headlines and snippets," declared 50 Cent, 49, and series director Alexandria Stapleton in a recent statement to Variety on September 25. "We stand firm in our dedication to amplify the voices silenced and present a truthful, nuanced portrayal. While the allegations are alarming, we remind all that Diddy's story is but a fraction of hip-hop's vibrant tapestry and culture. Our aim is to ensure individual missteps do not overshadow the genre's collective achievements."
50 Cent first revealed in December 2023 that his production house, G-Unit Films and Television Inc., was embarking on this revelatory series. The announcement came amidst a storm of accusations, with Diddy, 54, facing lawsuits from four women, including his former partner Cassie, who levied charges of sexual and physical abuse. Diddy refuted all allegations and reached a settlement with Cassie, 38, in November 2023.
In May, damning CCTV footage from 2016 surfaced, showcasing Diddy physically assaulting Cassie. The rapper subsequently took to Instagram to acknowledge his culpability. "I hit rock bottom, but I own it," he confessed. "My actions in that video are indefensible... I'm sickened by it."
As accusations continued to mount, 50 Cent's latest remarks on the Diddy docuseries resonate amidst the music mogul's September 16 indictment by a grand jury and subsequent arrest. Diddy pleaded innocence to charges encompassing racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking through force or coercion, and facilitating prostitution. Denied bail, he awaits trial from behind bars.
Reacting to the 14-page indictment unsealed on September 17, which detailed Diddy's alleged orchestration of "Freak Offs" – elaborate sex shows coerced from victims by threats and force – 50 Cent quipped on Instagram, "Here I am, in good company with @thedrewbarrymoreshow, without a stash of 1,000 lubricant bottles in sight." The quip alluded to the indictment's revelation that law enforcement seized over a thousand bottles of baby oil and lubricant, among other "Freak Off" paraphernalia, during raids on Diddy's Miami and Beverly Hills residences in March.
Though contemporaries in the music industry, 50 Cent has long held a distrustful stance towards Diddy. "I never mingled with him," he confessed in a July interview with The Hollywood Reporter. "Diddy's a businessman who takes credit for others' creations. He exploits both the business and its creatives. I'm a creative at heart, so I kept my distance. I've always been vocal about avoiding his notorious parties. I've steered clear for years; there's just an uneasy energy there."
