Netflix’s new docuseries exposes Diddy’s violent past, including allegations of abuse, trafficking, and murder
The new Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world, offering a chilling portrayal of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Produced by his longtime rival Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, the four-part series paints a disturbing picture of a man whose rise to fame was marred by violence, manipulation, and a growing list of allegations.
Since its release, the series has been met with intense criticism from Combs’ camp, who have denounced it as a “shameful hit piece.” However, many critics have deemed it “grimly necessary” and an “unrelenting” examination of the music mogul’s troubling history. The show covers not only Combs’ ascent to superstardom but also the many allegations that have haunted him for years, including claims of sexual abuse, trafficking, and even involvement in a murder.
At the heart of the series are testimonies from former associates, employees, and family members who offer insight into the darker side of Combs’ world. Among the most shocking revelations are allegations of sexual assault and kidnapping by former employees and associates. Some of the most harrowing accusations come from Capricorn Clark, a former executive at Bad Boy Records, who testified that Combs once abducted her and threatened her life. “The jury seemed to look at him with a kind of admiration,” Clark said, referring to her unsettling experience with the justice system. “They were starstruck.”
Other disturbing moments in the docuseries involve Aubrey O’Day, a former member of Danity Kane, who accuses Combs of sending sexually explicit emails and photos while they worked together. O’Day reads aloud one of the emails, in which Combs allegedly wrote, “I don’t wanna just f*** you. I wanna turn you out.” O’Day claims she was fired after refusing to participate sexually, asserting that her career was sabotaged for rejecting his advances.
The series also sheds light on Tupac Shakur’s tragic death, with Kirk Burrowes, a former associate of Combs, alleging that Combs had a role in the killing. Burrowes, who co-founded Bad Boy Entertainment with Combs, claims that the mogul’s jealousy over Shakur’s relationship with Biggie Smalls could have contributed to the fatal shooting. “Sometimes violent things happen to you. A lot of bad things happened to good friends,” Burrowes says in the documentary, hinting at Combs’ possible involvement in the infamous murder.
Perhaps the most shocking segment involves Juror 160, who served on the jury during Combs’ federal trial in 2024. Combs was convicted on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution but was acquitted of more severe charges like sex trafficking and racketeering. Juror 160, who had grown up listening to Combs’ music, recalls the moment the jury saw a hotel surveillance video of him violently assaulting Cassie Ventura, his former girlfriend. “It’s unforgivable,” she says, her voice heavy with emotion. “You can’t beat a small girl like that.”
The docuseries also includes previously unseen footage of Combs recorded just days before his arrest, where he is seen discussing the media’s portrayal of him and lamenting his looming legal troubles. In one moment, he is heard telling his lawyer, “We need someone who understands the dirtiest of dirty business to help us.” The footage was reportedly obtained legally after Combs’ arrest in 2024, adding a haunting layer to the already dark revelations.
As Combs continues to serve a 50-month prison sentence at the Fort Dix prison complex in New Jersey, the world watches closely as he faces a barrage of civil lawsuits, many accusing him of sexual abuse. His lawyers have claimed that the documentary misrepresents his story and relies on individuals with personal vendettas, but the series paints a damning portrait of a man who built an empire on manipulation, abuse, and lies.
While Combs maintains his innocence in the allegations and his ongoing legal battles, the Netflix docuseries offers an unflinching look at the toxic environment he allegedly created, leaving viewers to question how much of his public persona was built on a foundation of abuse and violence.