American rapper and actor, 50 Cent, has announced a new docuseries focusing on the ongoing legal issues of Sean “Diddy” Combs, a project that has been confirmed to stream on Netflix.
The announcement comes as Combs faces serious charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution, which could result in a life sentence if he is convicted.
Combs has pleaded not guilty to these allegations.
In a post on social media, 50 Cent referenced a Variety report about the docuseries, expressing his long-standing criticisms of Combs.
“I been telling y’all about all this weird s**t, I don’t do NO puffy party’s,” he wrote. “You didn’t believe me 🤨but I bet you believe me now!”
This statement highlights 50 Cent’s history of publicly challenging Combs, an animosity that has persisted for years.
The docuseries aims to present a multifaceted narrative that extends beyond the sensational headlines.
“This is a story with significant human impact. It is a complex narrative spanning decades, not just the headlines or clips seen so far,” said 50 Cent and his collaborator, Stapleton, in a joint statement to Variety. They emphasized their dedication to amplifying underrepresented voices and offering authentic insights. “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.”
The announcement of the docuseries comes after 50 Cent first hinted at the project in May, a claim that some initially dismissed as another one of his trolling antics aimed at Combs.
Their contentious relationship dates back years, notably to 2006, when 50 Cent released a diss track titled “The Bomb.” In this track, he insinuated that Combs was aware of the identity of the murderer of Christopher Wallace, better known as The Notorious B.I.G., who was both Combs’ protégé and close friend.
Wallace was tragically killed in a shooting in Los Angeles in March 1997 while traveling in a caravan with friends, including Combs, who was in a separate vehicle at the time.
Despite extensive investigations, no one has been charged in connection with Wallace’s murder. In his diss track, 50 Cent even rapped, “I guess this means I won’t be invited to the White Parties in the Hamptons,” a clear jab at Combs’ luxurious social gatherings.
50 Cent has also alleged that Combs is linked to the 1996 murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, an accusation Combs has vehemently denied, labeling such claims as “nonsense” during a 2016 interview on the syndicated radio show “The Breakfast Club.” He has never faced charges related to either murder case.
As of now, further details regarding the docuseries have yet to be disclosed.
The upcoming series promises to delve into a significant chapter of hip-hop history, exploring the complex interplay of fame, culture, and the darker aspects of celebrity life.
