Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team has sent a strong cease-and-desist letter to Netflix, demanding the removal of controversial material from a new multipart docuseries executive-produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. The sensitive nature of this request stems from allegations that the production includes unauthorized footage obtained during an interview with Combs recorded shortly before his September 2024 arrest.
Combs’ representative, Juda Engelmayer, referred to the Netflix series as a “shameful hit piece,” asserting that the platform is utilizing “stolen footage” without proper authorization. The letter emphasizes that neither Diddy nor his team were provided with an advance copy (screener) of the show before its release.
The specific clip featured in the one-minute trailer—a recording where Combs reportedly commented, “We need to find someone who will work with us who has worked in the dirtiest of dirty businesses. We are losing”—is claimed by Engelmayer’s office as part of decades-old footage from Diddy’s own long-running documentary project. They state this material was commissioned specifically for that endeavor and not for use elsewhere.
Netflix declined to issue an official statement, instead directing attention to director Alexandra Stapleton’s response regarding the provenance of the clip featured in their series. However, the streaming giant has faced direct accusations from Combs’ team concerning its handling of his archived footage.
Furthermore, Diddy’s legal representatives argue that collaborating with Jackson (a well-known adversary and longtime rival) is fundamentally unfair and potentially illegal. They warn that failure to comply could lead to further legal action against Netflix, adding to the existing tension between the parties despite no prior direct threat communication being specified in their demands.
This situation adds another layer to the ongoing conflict involving Diddy Combs following his arrest on charges related to transporting individuals for prostitution purposes. He is currently serving a 50-month federal sentence and has previously brought legal action against media entities regarding rights violations, including a $100 million defamation suit against NBCUniversal last year.
