Investigation Discovery (ID) has announced the production of a new docuseries exploring the rise and fall of Sean “Diddy” Combs, just 24 hours after the music mogul was formally charged with sex trafficking, racketeering, and other serious crimes. The series, produced by “Quiet on Set” producer Maxine Productions, aims to unravel Combs’ influential career and the disturbing allegations that have emerged over the years.
The untitled docuseries from ID will dive deep into the accusations of violent behavior and sexual misconduct that have followed Combs for years. According to a press release, the series will examine “accounts of sexual assault, abusive behaviors, and other disturbing claims,” with a focus on the toxic power dynamics in the music industry that allegedly allowed such behaviors to go unchecked. Set for a 2025 premiere, the series promises to feature interviews with alleged victims, archival footage, and in-depth reporting from Rolling Stone.
This isn’t the only project in the works surrounding the embattled music mogul. A separate docuseries spearheaded by fellow rapper and entertainment mogul 50 Cent is also in development. The G-Unit founder’s project is set to stream on Netflix after a fierce bidding war. According to reports, 50 Cent’s documentary has been in the works for some time, with the rapper first teasing the project in December 2023. His production company, G-Unit Film & Television, confirmed that all profits from the series will go toward supporting victims of sexual abuse and rape.
TMZ broke the news in May 2024, revealing that the project will be a multi-part docuseries, delving into the numerous allegations against Combs, including claims of sexual assault, rape, human trafficking, and abuse. Although the project is still in production with no confirmed release date, 50 Cent’s team has vowed to keep the content updated as more allegations and evidence come to light.
Combs’ legal troubles have taken center stage since his indictment on Tuesday. After being charged with sex trafficking and racketeering, the Bad Boy Records founder was denied bail during a court appearance in Manhattan and remains in federal custody. If convicted, Combs faces a minimum of 15 years in prison, with the possibility of a life sentence.
The indictment accuses Combs of orchestrating a vast criminal enterprise over several years, during which he allegedly abused and trafficked women. Among the most disturbing claims are allegations that he arranged “freak-offs,” multi-day events where women were coerced into performing sexual acts with male sex workers, sometimes on camera. Additional accusations include physical assault, kidnapping, and setting a car on fire with a Molotov cocktail.
Combs’ attorney, Marc Agnifilo, has strongly defended his client, maintaining that Combs is innocent and will continue to fight the charges, including the denial of bail.
With two major docuseries now in production—one from Investigation Discovery and the other from 50 Cent—the public is set to get a closer look at the complexities surrounding one of the music industry’s most influential yet controversial figures. As both projects evolve, they are poised to provide a detailed and often troubling portrayal of Combs’ legacy, with each series offering its own unique perspective on the allegations that have surfaced against him.
Stay tuned for further updates as both docuseries unfold.