Netflix’s upcoming four-part documentary series on Sean Diddy Combs has drawn significant attention ahead of its debut, largely because it arrives at a time when public interest in the rapper’s legal troubles and industry legacy is at its peak.The platform has described the project, titled Sean Combs: The Reckoning, as an examination of Combs’ rise through the music business, his establishment of Bad Boy Records, and the controversies that later surrounded his career. Midway through Netflix’s announcement of its December lineup, the streamer confirmed that The Reckoning will be available to viewers on December 2, 2025, with all four episodes released simultaneously.The series is directed by Alexandria Stapleton and executive-produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, whose involvement has stirred additional discussion due to his long-standing rivalry with Diddy. The production aims to trace several decades of Combs’ influence, from his ascent in the 1990s to the series of allegations and charges that culminated in his 2024 conviction.The Reckoning arrives amid heightened public debate over Combs’ conduct and the broader cultural impact he once held in music and entertainment.Diddy’s spokesperson criticises Netflix docuseries as “shameful hit piece”Following the release of the docuseries, a spokesperson slammed it as a “shameful hit piece”, accusing Netflix of relying on “stolen footage that was never authorised for release.” According to the statement, Diddy has been compiling recordings since he was 19 with the intention of telling his own story, and the production’s use of these archives without permission is both “fundamentally unfair, and illegal.”Diddy's spokesperson pointed to a newly released teaser showing Combs on a phone call six days before his arrest in 2024. In the clip, he is heard saying:“We need to find someone who will work with us who has worked in the dirtiest of dirty businesses. We are losing.”Pop Crave @PopCraveLINKFirst poster for Netflix’s documentary series on Diddy, ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning,’ executive produced by 50 Cent. Out December 2nd.Diddy’s team argued that Netflix presented such moments “out of context” to create a misleading narrative, rather than reflecting the full circumstances of his life and work. The statement also criticised Netflix’s decision to give creative control to 50 Cent, describing him as “a longtime adversary with a personal vendetta who has spent too much time slandering Mr. Combs,” and calling the move “staggering” in light of their claim that the material was misused.Beyond issues of content ownership, the spokesperson framed the project as a personal betrayal, noting that Combs had long respected Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos and admired the legacy of Clarence Avant.“For Netflix to give his life story to someone who has publicly attacked him for decades feels like an unnecessary and deeply personal affront,” the statement read.The spokesperson added that Netflix appears:“Desperate to sensationalize every minute of Mr. Combs’ life, without regard for truth, in order to capitalize on a never-ending media frenzy.”They claimed that even private conversations, including those with lawyers, were misrepresented. Netflix did not respond directly to the allegations but referred inquiries to director Alexandria Stapleton, who defended the project’s legal standing.“It came to us, we obtained the footage legally and have the necessary rights. We moved heaven and earth to keep the filmmaker’s identity confidential. One thing about Sean Combs is that he’s always filming himself, and it’s been an obsession throughout the decades. We also reached out to Sean Combs’ legal team for an interview and comment multiple times, but did not hear back,” Stapleton said.Sean Combs: The Reckoning is scheduled to premiere on December 2, 2025, with all episodes available on Netflix simultaneously.