"Sean Combs: The Reckoning," a four-part documentary about the Bad Boy Records founder's rise from music mogul to career fall, is set to make its network debut this week.Produced bylongtime rival Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, the highly anticipated series will premiere on Netflix on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The new project comes after the fallout of therapper-producer's convictionover his federal prostitution charges, which resulted in a 50-month prison sentence.
The documentary was, in part, inspired by his ex-girlfriend, Casandra Fine Ventura, the filmmaker Alexandria Stapleton said ina news release.The singer, popularly known as Cassie, filed asexual assault lawsuitagainst him in November 2023.
"This isn't just about the story of Sean Combs or the story of Cassie, or the story of any of the victims, or the allegations against him, or the trial," Stapleton said.
"Ultimately, this story is a mirror [reflecting us] as the public, and what we are saying when we put our celebrities on such a high pedestal. I hope [this documentary] is a wake-up call for how we idolize people, and to understand that everybody is a human being."
Here's what we know about "Sean Combs: The Reckoning."
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Lawyers Brian Steel and Nicole Westmoreland arrive at court for the sentencing hearing for Sean "Diddy" Combs." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
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Janice Combs, mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs, arrives at court in New York Cityfor the sentencing hearing for Sean "Diddy" Combs, after the music mogul was convicted on charges of transportation to engage in prostitution.U.S. District Court Judge Arun Subramanian is expected to issue a ruling on Combs' prison sentence on Oct. 3, 2025, in Manhattan court after attorneys for the disgraced hip-hop mogul and United States prosecutors weigh in on the time he should serve.
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When does 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning' come out?
The four-part documentary will be available on the streaming platform on Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 3 a.m. ET.
'Sean Combs: The Reckoning' Trailer
What can viewers expect from the series?
According to Netflix, the docu-series will include never-before-seen footage and exclusive interviews with people who were formerly in Comb's inner circle, who speak on how, throughout his journey, "something darker began to color his ambitions."
In a statement, Jackson said that he's "committed to real storytelling for years through G-Unit Film and Television."
"I'm grateful to everyone who came forward and trusted us with their stories, and proud to have Alexandria Stapleton as the director on the project to bring this important story to the screen," he continued.
Theproject's first teaserfeatures the voice of ex-Bad Boy rapper Mark Curry, per the news release. Curry is known for his contribution to Diddy's hit song "Bad Boy For Life" and has been vocal inthe criticism of his former collaborator.
"You can't continue to keep hurting people, and nothing ever happens," the voice in the teaser says. "It's just a matter of time."
When is Diddy's release date?
Combs is set to bereleased from federal prison on May 8, 2028, after serving 50 months in custody, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons' online database. That date is likely to change as he serves his sentence.
Combs' lawyers previouslytried and failed to get the judgeto either overturn his conviction or grant him a new trial.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@gannett.com.
Contributing: Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY
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