50 Cent has discovered a house for his documentary sequence on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sexual assault allegations. As first reported by Selection, the mission has landed at Netflix. What’s extra, the doc has expanded in scope to Diddy’s current federal intercourse crime expenses.
Alexandria Stapleton will direct and function govt producer for Home of Nonfiction. 50 Cent will govt produce by way of his G-Unit Movie & Tv banner.
Stapleton beforehand helmed the Netflix documentary Hiya, Privilege. It’s Me, Chelsea; FX’s docuseries Pleasure; and a 2023 Reggie Jackson documentary titled Reggie.
“This can be a story with vital human impression. It’s a advanced narrative spanning a long time, not simply the headlines or clips seen thus far,” stated 50 Cent and Stapleton in a joint assertion. “We stay steadfast in our dedication to provide a voice to the unvoiced and to current genuine and nuanced views. Whereas the allegations are disturbing, we urge all to do not forget that Sean Combs’ story is just not the complete story of hip-hop and its tradition. We purpose to make sure that particular person actions don’t overshadow the tradition’s broader contributions.”
50 Cent introduced he could be govt producing a documentary about Combs’ allegations this previous December, with proceeds going to “victims of sexual assault and rape.” At that time, 4 ladies — together with his former girlfriend and label signee Cassie — had filed sexual assault lawsuits.
He additionally previewed the documentary with a clip of former Dangerous Boy Data rapper Mark Curry alleging that Combs would spike alcohol at events to serve to ladies, and hold particular, un-spiked bottles for the lads.
Final week, Combs was arrested and indicted on federal expenses of racketeering conspiracy, intercourse trafficking by pressure, fraud or coercion, and transportation to have interaction in prostitution. He pleaded not responsible, however stays in custody after being denied bail.
