Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs has taken legal action against NBC, its streaming service Peacock, and production company Ample, seeking $100 million in damages. The lawsuit challenges the documentary titled "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy," which Diddy claims falsely portrays him as a murderer and a "monster." According to his lawyer, Erica Wolff, the documentary "falsely, recklessly, and maliciously accuses Mr Combs of murdering" key figures in his life.
The documentary reportedly suggests that Diddy had involvement in the deaths of his former partner Kim Porter and rapper Christopher Wallace, known as Biggie Smalls or The Notorious BIG. The lawsuit argues that the filmmakers presented these accusations without evidence, aiming to harm Diddy's reputation and economic interests. It further contends that the producers either knew the claims were false or acted with reckless disregard for their truthfulness.
"Maliciously and baselessly jumps to the conclusion that Mr Combs is a 'monster'" – Unknown
Diddy has consistently denied all allegations of murder. He has labeled the accusations as "sickening" and remains firm in his stance against them. Currently, he is in a New York jail awaiting trial on unrelated federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, which he also denies. This lawsuit adds to an already challenging legal landscape for the rapper, who faces more than 30 civil lawsuits filed over the past 16 months.
In a statement, Erica Wolff emphasized her confidence in Diddy's innocence regarding the criminal allegations he faces, stating:
"In court, the truth will prevail: that Mr Combs never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone – man or woman, adult or minor" – Erica Wolff
The BBC recently published an investigation involving testimonies from over 20 individuals associated with Diddy's Bad Boy Records. These accounts described troubling incidents during the label's rise in the 1990s. Despite these allegations, Diddy's legal team maintains that the documentary's claims are unfounded. They assert that the accusations were either knowingly false or published with a reckless disregard for their accuracy.
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