The highly anticipated documentary exploring the rise and dramatic downfall of Sean “Diddy” Combs is finally here. Executive produced by his longtime rival, rapper 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson), the four-part miniseries titled Sean Combs: The Reckoning is set to premiere on Netflix on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The project arrives months after Combs’ conviction on federal prostitution charges.
The 50 Cent Diddy The Reckoning documentary, directed by Emmy winner Alexandria Stapleton, promises a “staggering examination” of the disgraced music mogul. It features “explosive, never-before-seen materials” and exclusive interviews with those formerly in Combs’ orbit, detailing the allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse that ultimately led to his downfall and 50-month prison sentence.
The documentary traces Combs’ path from Bad Boy Records founder to the center of one of the most high-profile criminal cases in music history. Director Stapleton noted the film is intended as a mirror for the public, reflecting how we idolize celebrities. The production, spearheaded by 50 Cent’s G-Unit Film & Television, was teased for over a year before its official confirmation.
By chronicling the entire narrative, from his chart-topping success to his highly publicized trial, the 50 Cent Diddy The Reckoning series is poised to be one of the year’s most significant true-crime documentaries. Its release confirms 50 Cent’s pledge to bring the sensitive and complex story to a global audience via the streaming giant.
