Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a $100 million lawsuit against NBC, its streaming service Peacock, and production company Ample over their recently released documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy.
The legal action comes amid a growing series of allegations against the hip-hop mogul, including claims of sexual assault, which Combs vehemently denies.
Combs, who is currently incarcerated in a New York jail as he awaits a federal criminal trial for sex trafficking and racketeering charges, is taking aim at the documentary, accusing the makers of spreading untrue and defamatory statements about him.
The lawsuit, filed on February 12, 2025, alleges that the documentary falsely portrays the rapper as guilty of serious crimes, including “serial murder, rape of minors, and sex trafficking of minors.” According to the complaint, the film’s entire premise “maliciously and baselessly” paints Combs as a “monster” and falsely accuses him of being involved in the deaths of former partner Kim Porter and rapper Christopher Wallace, better known as Biggie Smalls or The Notorious B.I.G.
The legal team representing Combs claims that the documentary made reckless and harmful assumptions, accusing the three companies of publishing defamatory content with “reckless disregard” for the truth. The lawsuit further accuses NBC, Peacock, and Ample of defamation, seeking $100 million in damages for the “reputational and economic harm” caused by the documentary.
Erica Wolff, Combs’ lawyer, blasted the companies behind the documentary for their actions, stating, “They made a conscious decision to line their own pockets at the expense of truth, decency, and basic standards of professional journalism. They maliciously and recklessly broadcast outrageous lies.”
As of now, NBC, Peacock, and Ample have not commented on the lawsuit.
This legal battle comes amid a troubling year for Combs, who has faced a series of allegations from both men and women over the past 16 months, including accusations of sexual assault, abuse, and exploitation. Combs continues to deny all allegations, including the charges related to his federal criminal case.
The outcome of the lawsuit could have significant implications for both Combs’ career and the future of documentary-style journalism, with the case expected to garner widespread attention in both the entertainment and legal sectors