In a dramatic escalation of one of hip-hop’s most high-profile rivalries, incarcerated music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly preparing to file a $1 billion lawsuit against Netflix over the controversial docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning, executive produced by longtime adversary Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson.
According to multiple reports, Combs and his family are allegedly readying a massive defamation lawsuit, accusing the streaming giant of releasing what his legal team describes as a “shameful hit piece” built on unauthorized and allegedly stolen footage.
Netflix Docuseries Sparks Legal Firestorm
The documentary premiered on December 2, despite reported efforts by Combs to block its release. Sources claim the rapper is now preparing to retaliate after failing to halt the project before it went live.
Media Take Out reports that Combs has hired one of the most powerful law firms in the United States, with damages expected to start at $1 billion — a figure that could reportedly increase if Netflix does not retract or amend certain claims made in the series.
“This documentary was made to assassinate his character,” a source alleged. “It isn’t journalism — it’s entertainment.”
Allegations of Stolen Footage and Bias
In a statement previously shared, Combs’ legal team did not hold back.
“Netflix’s so-called ‘documentary’ is a shameful hit piece,” the statement read. “The GMA teaser confirms that Netflix relied on footage that was never authorized for release.”
The team further alleged that Combs has been archiving personal footage since the age of 19, intending to tell his own story on his own terms — making Netflix’s alleged use of the material both unfair and illegal.
50 Cent’s Role Fuels Controversy
Beyond the legal concerns, Combs’ camp has strongly criticized Netflix’s decision to grant creative control to 50 Cent, citing their decades-long feud.
“It is equally staggering that Netflix handed creative control to Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson — a longtime adversary with a personal vendetta,” the statement continued. “Someone who has publicly attacked Mr. Combs for years.”
The move has reportedly been perceived as a deep personal betrayal, particularly given Combs’ long-standing respect for Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos and the legacy of music executive Clarence Avant.
What Happens Next?
As of now, neither Netflix nor 50 Cent has officially responded to the latest lawsuit claims. If filed, the case could become one of the largest entertainment defamation lawsuits in streaming history, with major implications for documentary filmmaking, creative control, and platform accountability.
With tensions rising and legal stakes sky-high, the battle between Diddy, Netflix, and 50 Cent appears far from over.
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