50 Cent’s documentary ‘Diddy Do It?’ is coming out via Netflix

The docu-series claims to share a “complex narrative spanning decades, not just the headlines or clips seen so far”

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50 Cent's forthcoming documentary surrounding the current sexual assault allegations around fellow rapper Diddy is due to come out via Netflix, Variety reports.

Titled Diddy Do It?, the docu-series is said to follow a “complex narrative spanning decades, not just the headlines or clips seen so far”.

The series is being directed by Alexandria Stapleton, executive produced by 50 Cent - real name Curtis Jackson - and his G-Unit Films and Television production company, along with House of Nonfiction, Texas Crew Productions and Netflix, which has just confirmed its involvement and will host the series release.

Diddy and 50 Cent are known for their long-standing feud which has been ongoing for almost 20 years.

“This is a story with significant human impact. It is a complex narrative spanning decades, not just the headlines or clips seen so far,” 50 Cent and Stapleton shared with Variety.

The pair added: “We remain steadfast in our commitment to give a voice to the voiceless and to present authentic and nuanced perspectives. While the allegations are disturbing, we urge all to remember that Sean Combs’ [Diddy] 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.”

50 Cent first announced that he was working on creating a television documentary around the current lawsuits and controversies around Diddy - whose real name is Sean Combs - in December 2023.

Now, eight months since the first sign of the docu-series, Diddy has been arrested and charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution.

The BBC reports that it has been alleged in the indictment that he created a "criminal enterprise whose members and associates engaged in, and attempted to engage in, among other crimes, sex trafficking, forced labour, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice".

The 14-page indictment against Combs alleges he used verbal, emotional, physical and sexual abuse against victims.

Diddy was first sued in November 2023 sued by his ex-girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie accusing him of rape, physical abuse, and sex trafficking. The major lawsuit was settled just one day after it was filed.

Since then, the 54-year-old has been sued eight times on accusations of sexual misconduct with the artist denying the allegations.

In May, an investigation by Rolling Stone, found dozens of Diddy’s former friends, employees, and Bad Boy artists alleged "abusive and violent" behaviour from the US rapper.

The latest lawsuit was filed last week on September 11 by former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard, accusing the artist of sexual assault and battery, alleging that he “belittled, terrorized and sexually abused her” for years, including depriving her of food and sleep.

Diddy is currently awaiting trial after being denied bail.

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[Via: Variety]

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