A new Netflix documentary has ignited fresh controversy around the imprisoned music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs, featuring a graphic sexual assault claim that the alleged victim herself cannot recall. The allegation, detailed in the series Sean Combs: The Reckoning, involves singer Aubrey O'Day, who rose to fame in Diddy's group Danity Kane.
The Shocking Allegation and O'Day's Response
In the documentary's fourth episode, O'Day reads from an affidavit submitted by an anonymous woman. The document alleges that in 2005, the witness walked in on Diddy, then 56, and another man sexually assaulting an intoxicated O'Day, who was 'sprawled out on a leather couch, looking very inebriated'.
However, O'Day, now 41, stated this was the first time she had seen the affidavit in writing and has no recollection of any such incident occurring. She emphasised that heavy drinking was not characteristic of her at that time. 'I don’t drink at all. It’s never been an issue with me,' she said in the film.
O'Day revealed she learned of the claim only recently, as multiple civil lawsuits mounted against Diddy. She confronted the accuser directly, who remained adamant about her story. 'Even after I told her I didn’t have a recollection of this... she was certain,' O'Day recounted.
Legal Wrangling and Documentary Backlash
Diddy's spokesperson, Juda S. Engelmayer, issued a scathing response to the documentary, dismissing its contents. In a statement to Daily Mail, he called the project a 'one-sided narrative' built on allegations from individuals with 'longstanding personal grievances, financial motives, or credibility issues'.
Engelmayer further condemned Netflix for collaborating with Diddy's longtime rival, Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, who executive produced the series, labelling it a 'shameful hit piece'. He also accused the streamer of using unauthorised, privately recorded footage.
Director Alexandria Stapleton countered, asserting the footage was obtained legally. 'One thing about Sean Combs is that he’s always filming himself,' she told Netflix's Tudum.
The Weight of the Claim and Diddy's Current Status
O'Day expressed the profound personal burden of the allegation. She fears that if she publicly discredits one accuser, it could undermine other victims' claims in Diddy's ongoing legal battles. Yet, she also vowed to hold the woman accountable if the claim is false. 'If she made it up, I would be compelled to take her the f**k down,' O'Day stated.
Diddy, who has consistently denied all sexual abuse allegations, is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey for prostitution offences. This followed a September 2024 federal indictment where he was acquitted of more severe charges like sex trafficking and racketeering. His earliest possible release date is May 8, 2028.
The documentary, released on December 2, has been widely covered by major outlets including USA Today, Variety, and NBC News, ensuring the scandal continues to reverberate around the disgraced mogul.
