When rapper 50 Cent announced his plans for a documentary delving into the controversial history of Sean “Diddy” Combs, particularly addressing allegations of sexual abuse tied to his federal case, many assumed it was just another instance of 50 Cent’s characteristic trolling.

However, his seriousness became evident when Netflix picked up the documentary, directed by Alex Stapleton and produced by 50 Cent, premiering yesterday (December 2).

“Sean Combs: The Reckoning” sheds light on intriguing and often contentious aspects of the life and career of Sean Combs, also known as Diddy. Packed with revelations, the project dives deep into Combs’ impact on the music industry, controversies, and personal journeys.

Here are five key takeaways:

Diddy’s Response To Dawn Richards’ Accusations

In 2024, Dawn Richards of Danity Kane filed a lawsuit against Diddy, accusing him of sexual assault, inadequate pay, and even starvation during their professional relationship. Additionally, she claimed to have witnessed physical abuse against Cassie. Prior to his federal charges in September 2024, filmmakers for *The Reckoning* obtained unseen footage of Diddy reacting to Richards’ lawsuit.

Caught on camera, he expressed disbelief over the legal action, calling it a deliberate attack. “Dawn Richard just dropped a lawsuit on me. For $30 million,” he said in disbelief. “They’re crashing out. This girl that was in my group that was on my last album — you’re on my last album, now all of a sudden I’m this person, I’m this monster. F—k that, man. Gloves coming off.”

Former Sex Worker Details Freak-Offs With Cassie & Diddy

Clayton Howard described being invited to exclusive encounters with Diddy and Cassie in Manhattan hotels, where he used the alias “Frank Black.” Howard detailed sessions lasting up to 20 hours involving significant amounts of baby oil, claiming he was compensated $6,000 and frequently brought back every six weeks.

Over time, Howard alleged Diddy started recording these encounters on a laptop set up amidst candles. He further claimed to have witnessed instances of physical abuse toward Cassie and revealed that Diddy consistently brought him around on March 9—the anniversary of The Notorious B.I.G.’s murder — where he would drink, party, and engage in sex with Cassie as part of what appeared to be an annual coping mechanism.

Diddy Allegedly Planned To Kill Kid Cudi

Capricorn Clark, an executive within Diddy’s enterprises after starting as his assistant in 2004, accused him of orchestrating an attack on Kid Cudi upon discovering Cudi’s romantic involvement with Cassie. She recounted Diddy storming her home in a rage one morning, brandishing a gun and demanding she accompany him to confront Cudi. Though they went to Cudi’s house, he wasn’t there at the time. Clark alleged that Diddy later physically assaulted Cassie in retaliation for the relationship.

Aubrey O’Day Refused To Get Sexual With Diddy

Aubrey O’Day, cast for the group Danity Kane via Diddy’s “Making the Band”, claimed she was forced out after rejecting his sexual advances. According to O’Day, Diddy referred to her repeatedly as “the looker” and had separate expectations for her that veered into inappropriate territory. She mentioned receiving explicit emails where Diddy allegedly crossed professional boundaries and detailed vulgar intentions toward her. Ultimately, O’Day was removed from the group in October 2008.

Unreleased Footage Of Biggie’s Murder

Filmmakers were granted access to previously unseen footage from the tragic night of March 9, 1997, when The Notorious B.I.G. was fatally shot after attending a party in Los Angeles. The footage captures Biggie in a blue truck driving away before being suddenly struck by a barrage of bullets. The scene quickly descends into chaos as efforts are made to rush the late rapper to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.