50 Cent has recently spoken about a feud with Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs that has lasted for two decades, coinciding with the release of a new documentary.
The four-part docuseries, titled Sean Combs: The Reckoning, is being offered by Netflix. It delves deep into the various controversies and allegations that have surrounded Diddy over the years.
During an interview on Good Morning America, 50 Cent, alongside series director Alexandria Stapleton, hinted at what they aimed to explore through the series.
As part of the discussion, 50 Cent referred to a long-standing conflict between him and Diddy, a rivalry that has spanned several years.
In a candid moment, 50 Cent shared some insights into the root causes of their ongoing dispute, revealing details about the ‘pre-existing beef’ between the two artists.
“What [fans] consider a pre-existing beef is me being uncomfortable with him suggesting he takes me shopping,” he remarked, adding, “It was like a tester. Like maybe you’ll come play with me type thing. And, it’s not personal.”
Stapleton expanded on the documentary’s intent by saying, “The goal of what the film is to try to do is let the audience come in to ask questions like, were there decisions colored by certain things, and who got the benefit of the doubt in that courtroom.”
50 Cent also expressed a sense of duty to address the accusations against Diddy on behalf of the hip-hop community. He stated, “If I didn’t say anything, they would interpret it as that hip hop was fine with his behavior, there’s no-one else being vocal.”
Known legally as Curtis Jackson, 50 Cent expressed a hopeful expectation regarding Diddy’s reaction to the documentary.
“I think he’s going to say this is the best documentary I’ve seen in a long time, because he’ll see people saying now you may feel a different way about pieces and bits of it, but he knows the truth,” he commented, adding, “I think he’ll see the truth in it.”
Contrary to 50 Cent’s expectations, Diddy criticized the series, labeling it as a ‘shameful hit piece’. He further accused Netflix of using unauthorized footage.
His representatives issued a statement saying, “Today’s GMA teaser confirms that Netflix relied on stolen footage that was never authorized for release.
“As Netflix and CEO Ted Sarandos know, Mr Combs has been amassing footage since he was 19 to tell his own story, in his own way. It is fundamentally unfair, and illegal, for Netflix to misappropriate that work.”
Netflix has since countered, asserting that the footage was acquired through legal means.
The streaming platform released a statement to Deadline stating, “The footage of Combs leading up to his indictment and arrest were legally obtained. This is not a hit piece or an act of retribution.”
Sean Combs: The Reckoning is available for viewing on Netflix.