American rapper and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a $100 million (KSh 12.9 billion) lawsuit against NBC, Peacock, and production company Ample over a recently released documentary, Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy. The lawsuit comes as Combs faces serious legal challenges, including sex trafficking and racketeering charges, which he denies.
The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, accuses the media companies of defamation, claiming that the documentary portrays Combs as a criminal without evidence. His legal team argues that the program falsely assumes that Combs is guilty of heinous crimes, including serial murder, rape, and sex trafficking of minors. According to the lawsuit, the documentary “maliciously and baselessly jumps to the conclusion that Mr. Combs is a ‘monster,’” and includes claims that the creators either knew were false or published recklessly.
The documentary, which is currently available for streaming in Kenya on Showmax, reportedly suggests that Combs was involved in the deaths of his former partner Kim Porter and the late rapper Christopher Wallace, better known as The Notorious B.I.G. The lawsuit states that such claims were made without proof, causing significant reputational and financial damage to Combs.
Diddy’s lawyer, Erica Wolff, strongly condemned NBC, Peacock, and Ample for their role in producing and airing the documentary, stating that they “made a conscious decision to line their own pockets at the expense of truth, decency, and basic standards of professional journalism.” She further accused the companies of broadcasting “outrageous lies” with reckless disregard for the truth.
This lawsuit comes at a time when Combs is already entangled in a web of legal troubles. Over the past 16 months, more than 30 civil lawsuits have been filed against him, with accusations ranging from kidnapping and drugging women to sexual assault. A lawyer representing multiple accusers recently indicated that at least 10 more civil cases are expected to be filed soon.
Despite the growing legal pressure, Combs has remained adamant in his denial of all allegations. His legal team has described the lawsuits as “sickening” and has expressed confidence that he will be exonerated in court. In response to the criminal charges, Combs has pleaded not guilty and maintains that he has never engaged in sexual assault or human trafficking.
As this legal battle unfolds, the documentary continues to generate significant public interest, particularly in Kenya, where it remains available for streaming. Whether Combs’ lawsuit will succeed in court remains to be seen, but the case adds another layer to the unfolding saga of one of hip-hop’s most controversial figures.
