Netflix Defends ‘The Reckoning: Combs” title=”Sean … | …, Sentencing, Songs, Albums, Verdict, & Facts …”>Diddy‘ Amidst Claims of ‘Shameful’ Depiction
los Angeles, CA – Netflix is standing by its new documentary, The Reckoning: Diddy, following criticism from Sean “Diddy” Combs regarding its portrayal of allegations against him. The documentary, released Tuesday, examines Combs’ career and includes claims of violence, threats, and involvement in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
the controversy stems from the inclusion of newly surfaced hotel footage and allegations detailed in numerous lawsuits, including those brought by former girlfriend Cassie, which resulted in a settlement. The documentary also features tapes of a police interview with Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who claims Combs offered him $1m (£769,000) for a hit on Shakur. Davis is scheduled to stand trial for Shakur’s murder in 2026, though he now asserts his previous agreement with police was made under duress.
50 Cent, an executive producer of the documentary, told ABC News’ Good Morning America, ”If I didn’t say anything, you would interpret it as that hip-hop is fine with his behaviours. There’s no-one else being vocal.”
Documentary director Alexandria Stapleton stated the footage was obtained legally and with the necessary rights, adding that efforts were made to protect the film-maker’s identity.
The documentary also includes claims from Kirk Burrowes, co-founder of Bad Boy Entertainment, who believes Combs “had a lot to do with the death of Tupac.” Combs has consistently denied any involvement in Shakur’s death.
Combs has previously dismissed the allegations as “sickening” and “full of lies.” His lawyers released a statement earlier this year asserting, ”No matter how many lawsuits are filed it won’t change the fact that Mr Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone – man or woman, adult or minor.”
The release of The Reckoning follows Combs’ recent conviction in July on two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution, though he was found not guilty of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. He is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence and intends to appeal the verdict. The documentary also features interviews with two jurors from Combs’ trial.
