Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson says his docuseries on Sean “Diddy” Combs has been officially confirmed for Netflix.
In May, we reported the streaming giant had secured the rights to the project after a bidding war, with 50 Cent stating that the series would be titled “Diddy Do It?”
On Wednesday, Variety confirmed that the series is indeed in production. In a statement to the outlet, 50 Cent and co-executive producer Alexandria Stapleton said the project will follow “decades” of alleged abuse by Combs.
“This is a story with significant human impact. It is a complex narrative spanning decades, not just the headlines or clips seen so far,” 50 Cent and Stapleton said in a joint statement.
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to give a voice to the voiceless and to present authentic and nuanced perspectives,” the statement continued. “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 will executive produce the docuseries through his G-Unit Film & Television company, while Stapleton will executive produce for House of Nonfiction, with Texas Crew Productions also producing.
The “In Da Club” rapper first announced on Instagram that he was developing a documentary on his rap rival and said he would be bringing “receipts.”
Wednesday’s confirmation follows Diddy’s recent arrest at a New York City hotel on Sept. 16, where the Bad Boy Records founder was charged with three felony counts: sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
Despite his lawyers offering a $50 million bond to secure the mogul’s release, two separate federal judges denied the requests.
Earlier this week, an 11th accuser came forward with allegations of abuse in a civil complaint. In her 26-page lawsuit, Thalia Graves said she was 25 years old when she was abused.
She alleged Combs and his then-head of security drugged, bound, and raped her at the Bad Boy Records studio in New York City.
During a news conference in Los Angeles, Graves tearfully said she was drugged and raped by Diddy and an associate in 2001. With celebrity attorney Gloria Allred by her side, Graves said Combs destroyed her life.
“I’ve had PTSD, depression, and anxiety,” she said through tears. “Nightmares and intrusive thoughts make it a constant struggle, and I’ve dealt with physical issues like chronic pain and discomfort.”
Combs has denied all of the accusations made by each one of his accusers.
Discover more from Urban Hollywood 411
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
