The much-anticipated Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry, offering an unflinching look at the rise and fall of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and directed by Alexandria Stapleton, the four-part series explores Combs’ journey from music visionary to convicted offender while pulling back the curtain on allegations, controversies, and unseen moments that defined his downfall.
Here are the biggest revelations from the Netflix series, which premiered Tuesday.
1. New Insights into the Murders of Tupac and Biggie Smalls
The documentary revisits one of hip-hop’s darkest chapters — the unsolved murders of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. (Christopher Wallace) — pivotal events that fueled the East Coast–West Coast rivalry in the 1990s.
Shakur died in September 1996, followed six months later by Wallace, who was killed in a drive-by shooting after leaving a Soul Train Awards afterparty in Los Angeles with Combs.
Director Alexandria Stapleton revealed that the series compiles “a lot of new information” about both killings, stating:
“No one had ever really put it together like that before. You don’t have Puff Daddy without Biggie Smalls — that relationship is foundational.”
2. Aubrey O’Day’s Shocking Allegations
Former Danity Kane member Aubrey O’Day, who rose to fame on Combs’ Making the Band 3, alleges in the documentary that she may have been sexually assaulted by Combs — a claim she says she only learned about years later.
Reading from an affidavit shared by an alleged witness, O’Day revealed that a woman saw Combs and another man assaulting her at Bad Boy Studios. O’Day said she has no memory of the incident and described her reaction as one of confusion and horror.
“Does this mean I was raped? Is that what this means? I don’t even know if I was raped, and I don’t want to know,” she said.
O’Day also claimed that Combs sent her sexually explicit emails while she was in the group — and that she was later fired after refusing his advances.
“I absolutely felt that I was fired for not participating sexually,” O’Day stated.
Combs’ representatives responded to NBC News, dismissing the claims as coming from individuals with “longstanding personal grievances, financial motives, or credibility issues.”
Netflix defended its inclusion of O’Day’s story, emphasizing that no one was paid to participate and that the production had “no ties to any past conversations between Sean Combs and Netflix.”
3. Secret Footage of Combs Before His Arrest
Perhaps the most talked-about revelation is the never-before-seen video of Combs filmed days before his arrest in September 2024. The footage shows him at a New York City hotel discussing his legal troubles.
Combs’ legal team has condemned the inclusion of the footage, calling it “private material” and claiming it was obtained without authorization.
His publicist, Juda Engelmayer, stated:
“The footage was created for an entirely different purpose… None of this footage came from Mr. Combs or his team, and its inclusion raises serious questions.”
Netflix, however, maintains that it legally obtained the footage and has the necessary rights to use it.
Combs was later convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, sentenced to 50 months in prison, and is expected to be released in May 2028.
4. Jurors Break Their Silence
Two jurors from Combs’ 2025 sex trafficking trial spoke candidly in the series about their deliberations and final verdict.
One juror, identified as Juror 75, expressed confusion over Combs’ relationship with singer Cassie Ventura, who accused him of years of abuse in a 2023 lawsuit that was settled privately.
“If you don’t like something, you completely get out. You can’t have it both ways — have the luxury and then complain about it,” the juror said.
Another juror, Juror 160, described the moment they reached their conclusion:
“When we came to an agreement and said he’s guilty for these two counts, my words exactly were, ‘Oh, s—.’”
5. 50 Cent’s Role and the Documentary’s Purpose
In interviews, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson said the documentary aims to provide accountability and perspective — not sensationalism.
“This isn’t just about Sean Combs or Cassie,” director Alexandria Stapleton explained. “It’s about how we, as a culture, idolize celebrities and ignore red flags.”
Jackson echoed that sentiment, emphasizing his commitment to “real storytelling” through his company G-Unit Film and Television, adding that the project is “a wake-up call” for the industry.
Where to Watch
Sean Combs: The Reckoning is now streaming exclusively on Netflix, featuring exclusive interviews, unseen footage, and in-depth reporting on the downfall of one of hip-hop’s most powerful figures.
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