Fact check: 50 Cent Made $50 Million by Selling P. Diddy Documentary to Netflix?

The buzz is deafening around the premiere of Sean Combs: The Reckoning, the new Netflix docuseries executive-produced by Curtis 50 Cent Jackson. Since its debut on December 2, 2025, the four-part show has captivated audiences, largely due to explosive, previously unaired footage capturing Sean Combs in the days immediately preceding his 2024 arrest in New York City.
The key question now circulating among viewers is precisely how substantial was the financial gain for rapper and producer 50 Cent?
Did 50 Cent earn in millions for Sean Combs: The Reckoning?
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Curtis 50 Cent Jackson championed a docuseries that aims to scrutinise the mounting allegations against Diddy. He partnered with Alexandria Stapleton to direct the production, intending to send a clear message.
Whispers across social media platforms suggest 50 Cent secured a massive $50 million payday for the project. However, there is no verifiable evidence that has emerged to substantiate this colossal figure. The actual financial arrangement remains a guarded secret as the project prepares for its highly anticipated release.
While the exact financial windfall for the rapper is a subject of intense speculation, the project's motive was clear: confronting alleged abuse.
Singer Cassie Ventura, for instance, detailed a pattern of exploitation, alleging that Diddy compelled her to engage in se---- acts for his gratification. Disturbingly, a hotel surveillance video corroborated another one of her claims, showing Diddy physically assaulting her in a hotel hallway.
The drama surrounding the documentary intensified following reports of exclusive material obtained by the streaming giant, Netflix.
The battle over stolen footage Sean Combs: The Reckoning?
This documentary, which stands out from P. Diddy's other documentaries, reportedly included compelling, never-before-seen footage of him during the period leading up to his September 2024 arrest in New York City. The inclusion of such candid moments adds a layer of raw immediacy to the series.
Diddy, through his representatives, has reportedly expressed significant displeasure with the production and its claims. A formal statement from his camp directly addressed the reported Netflix acquisition, as reported by Variety.
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His representatives publicly asserted that the footage included in the docuseries was obtained without authorization, claiming the material was "stolen." This accusation raises serious legal and ethical questions regarding the documentary's content.
Despite Diddy's protestations, the production team appears resolute in their mission to tell this story. The four-part series will surely force a difficult reckoning for one of music's biggest names.
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What amount do you think the makers and the producer earned from the P. Diddy documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning? Let us know in the comments below.
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Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui
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