Diddy Docuseries On Career And Scandal Set For Investigation Discovery
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ developing sex trafficking and assault scandal will be the focus of a new docuseries on Investigation Discovery, set to premiere in 2025, according to multiple reports. The series will examine his rise and influence, alongside the allegations of violent behavior and illegal activities that resulted in his recent arrest. He is currently in jail awaiting trial. Production is already in progress, with the series slated to air on ID and Max.
As reported by The Wrap, the series will be produced in collaboration with Maxine Productions, known for Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. It will feature accounts from those who have alleged violence and brutality against Combs, as well as insights from friends and colleagues who knew him before his fame. Utilizing archival footage and reporting from Rolling Stone, the series aims to highlight the toxic power dynamics that have silenced many alleged survivors.
This project is produced for ID by Maxine Productions and IPC in association with Rolling Stone Films.
The announcement of the docuseries comes just days after Combs was arrested on Monday night and appeared in a Manhattan court on Tuesday, where he pleaded not guilty to three federal charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution. He was denied bail, with prosecutors arguing that his extensive resources pose a flight risk, citing his “disposition for violence.” Combs is set to remain in custody, with a bail appeal scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
Legal documents allege that from 2008 to the present, Combs and his associates have “engaged in sex trafficking, forced labor, interstate transportation for purposes of prostitution, coercion and enticement to engage in prostitution, narcotics offenses, kidnapping, arson, bribery, and obstruction of justice.”
In March, ID released Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, a docuseries exposing alleged sexual abuse, racism, and sexism on various Nickelodeon shows from the early ’90s and 2000s. Following a successful debut, Investigation Discovery greenlit an additional episode titled “Breaking the Silence.”
In May, Diddy was also set to be the subject of a docuseries from his rival 50 Cent, who mentioned that Netflix won the bidding war. The series, which Jackson referred to as Diddy Do It, is being produced by Jackson’s G-Unit Film and Television.
50 Cent also commented on Fox-owned TMZ, which broke the story, criticizing the photo used in their coverage. “TMZ used this fat boy picture of me because their doc went to Tubi LOL [smirk emoji]. It’s ok guys, we’re all making good television; mine just happens to be the best,” he wrote on social media, referencing the free streamer’s TMZ Presents: The Downfall of Diddy.
