50 Cent Says His Diddy Docuseries Isn’t Driven by Personal Motives

50 Cent says he joined the Netflix project Sean Combs: The Reckoning with intention, not rivalry. In a recent conversation with GQ, he explained why he decided to help bring the docuseries to the platform this week. The series revisits long-standing allegations involving Sean “Diddy” Combs, drawing on accounts from former collaborators and people who once worked closely with him. Jackson framed his involvement as a response to what he considers an uneasy quiet within the industry.

Though he and Diddy have traded barbs for years, 50 Cent insisted the project was not born from past tensions. “If someone’s not saying something, then you would assume everybody in hip-hop is okay with what’s going on,” he said. He suggested that many in music tread lightly around Combs’ stature, creating a climate where critique is rare and often solitary. 50 Cent said he has grown accustomed to being one of the few willing to speak publicly. His remarks hint at a wider debate over power, loyalty, and who feels free to voice concern.

A Creative Process with Boundaries

50 Cent emphasized that his executive producer title did not give him authority over the documentary’s narrative. “There’s no place for me; I didn’t make the docuseries,” he said. “I brought in the best possible people to create it.” He added that if he had been shaping the story directly, the tone might have shifted toward even more contentious territory. Instead, he described his role as facilitating access while staying out of the creative decisions.

After the series premiered, Diddy’s team pushed back, alleging that Netflix used footage without consent. A spokesperson for Netflix disputed that characterization, calling the claims “completely false.” The company said all material, including footage tied to Diddy’s legal matters, was obtained properly. Netflix also clarified that 50 Cent, despite his producing credit, had no creative control over the final product. Their response signals an effort to defend the film as questions over its production continue to mount.