Media Take Out got an early sneak peek at Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s upcoming four-part Netflix documentary about Sean “Diddy” Combs — and let’s just say, we were prepared for the smoke.
Given the decades-long feud between the two moguls, we expected 50 to use this moment to body-slam his rival all over the timeline. But surprisingly… he didn’t.
Instead of a biased takedown, “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” turned out to be a fair, balanced, deeply reported docuseries that examines Diddy’s entire life — from his childhood in Harlem, to his rise as one of hip hop’s biggest figures, to the controversies now consuming his legacy.
And yes… Media Take Out can confirm:
This is not a hit piece. It’s actual journalism.
50 Cent vs. Diddy: A Beef That Goes Back Decades
The rivalry between the two New York giants has been simmering since the early 2000s. Things really ignited in 2006, when 50 dropped “The Bomb,” accusing Diddy of having knowledge of The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1997 murder — an allegation Diddy has long denied.
Over the years, 50 has taken plenty of public shots at Diddy, trolling him on social media and calling him out in interviews. But according to a source who spoke with Extra, the documentary doesn’t lean into that history.
Instead, it presents the story “from all sides,” sticking to facts, evidence, interviews, and historical context.
In an interview last year, 50 told People he wasn’t coming from a place of malice — just honesty:
“It seems like I’m doing some extremely outrageous things, but I haven’t… it’s really me just saying what I’ve been saying for 10 years.”
He also said Diddy’s recent scandals only “made everything more full-facing” in the public eye, but insisted he never involved himself in anything he felt wasn’t his lane.
And now, surprisingly, his documentary reflects that same tone — blunt but not biased, detailed but not sensationalized.
What to Expect From the Doc
From what we saw, viewers can expect:
- A deep dive into Diddy’s childhood and rise to power
- New interviews with people who knew him at different stages
- Hard questions about his business practices and personal controversies
- Balanced storytelling that doesn’t feel like propaganda — from either direction
This is not a love letter. It’s not a takedown.
It’s straight reporting… with the kind of receipts Netflix viewers crave.
Premiere Date
“Sean Combs: The Reckoning” hits Netflix on December 2, and trust us — people will be talking.
And of course, Media Take Out will be right here with all the reactions, the viral moments, and the fallout once it drops.