Rapper and producer Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson has publicly addressed critics questioning his motives for executive producing a new Netflix documentary about his long-time rival, Sean 'Diddy' Combs. The four-part series, titled 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning,' is scheduled to premiere on the streaming platform on Monday, 2nd December 2025.
The 'Not Personal' Defence
Speaking on Good Morning America on Monday, 1st December, Jackson directly countered suggestions that the project was rooted in personal animosity. He refuted claims that his involvement stemmed from "disdain" for Combs, rather than a desire to give a platform to the music mogul's alleged victims.
"What they consider pre-existing beef - for 20 years - is me being uncomfortable with him suggesting that he takes me shopping," Jackson explained. "I looked at it like it was a tester, like maybe you’ll come play with me type thing. It’s not personal."
Delving into a Mogul's Fall
The documentary promises a deep dive into the life and legal troubles of Sean Combs. In July 2025, after an almost two-month trial in New York, Combs was found guilty on two charges of transportation of former girlfriends for prostitution. He was, however, acquitted on the more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.
Director Alexandria Stapleton emphasised the project's broader scope. "I think it’s important to also let people know, this show isn’t completely the perspective of people who didn’t like Sean," she stated. "We weren’t just trying to get the highlights, the salacious details. The real goal was to storytell."
The series is set to feature exclusive interviews, including with two jurors from Combs' trial, who will discuss their mixed verdict for the first time.
A Decades-Long Hip-Hop Feud
The focus on 50 Cent as executive producer is unsurprising given his very public, two-decade-long feud with Combs. The animosity famously escalated in 2006 when 50 Cent released the diss track "The Bomb," in which he accused Combs of involvement in the 1997 murder of The Notorious B.I.G.—allegations Combs has consistently denied.
In the years since, the pair have traded barbs repeatedly, with 50 Cent being particularly vocal about Combs' trial before, during, and after the proceedings. This history has led many fans to view the documentary as 50 Cent's latest strategic move in their rivalry.
Social media reaction has been swift, with one user commenting on the dramatic potential: "50 Cent producing a Diddy documentary is the most ‘grab your popcorn’ energy I’ve seen all year." Another dubbed Jackson "the greatest hater of the century," while a third noted his capacity to hold a grudge.
With 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning' launching on Netflix, the court of public opinion is now set to deliver its own verdict on one of the music industry's most dramatic falls from grace.
