50 Cent is finally nearing the finish line on a project he first teased almost two years ago. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson officially has a release date for his long-anticipated Sean Combs documentary, which Netflix has confirmed will premiere globally on December 2nd. The four-episode series is titled Sean Combs: The Reckoning.
The documentary is directed by Alexandria Stapleton, who also serves as executive producer alongside Jackson, Stacy Scripter, David Karabinas, Ariel Brozell, and Brad Bernstein. Sean Combs: The Reckoning is being produced by House of Nonfiction, G-Unit Film & Television, and Texas Crew Productions.
The project is positioned as a sweeping look at Combs’ legacy. The logline highlights the world-famous evolution of his persona — Diddy, Puff Daddy, Love — and asks who Sean Combs truly is behind those identities. It describes the series as “a staggering examination of the media mogul, music legend, and convicted offender.” The documentary traces Combs’ rapid rise through Bad Boy Entertainment, his reputation for recognizing talent early, and his role in elevating hip-hop into the mainstream by launching careers for The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, Jodeci and Danity Kane. It will also explore the troubling allegations that former associates, friends and employees say began to surround him as his empire grew. The producers promise “explosive, never-before-seen materials, including exclusive interviews with those formerly in his orbit.”
Speaking about the cultural urgency of the story, Stapleton explained: “Being a woman in the industry, and going through the Me Too movement — watching giants in music and film go on trial, and to know what their outcomes were…When Cassie dropped her lawsuit, I just thought this could go a million different directions,” adding, “This isn’t just about the story of Sean Combs…”
Jackson also spoke on his commitment to the project, saying, “I’ve been committed to real storytelling for years through G-Unit Film & Television.”
Later, he leaned into humor on Instagram: “They said I was capping, 🤷 what happened? GLG 🚦GreenLightGang 🎥 G-unit Film & Tv @50centaction.”
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