Diddy files $100 million lawsuit against NBCUniversal over documentary

Feb 13

Kennedy Felton Lifestyle Correspondent/Producer

By Kennedy Felton (Lifestyle Correspondent/Producer), Zachary Hill (Video Editor)

Sean “Diddy” Combs is suing NBCUniversal and Peacock for $100 million, claiming the documentary “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy” defamed him and caused severe damage to his reputation. The lawsuit disputes the film’s suggestion that Combs’ former partner, Kim Porter, may have been murdered.
The documentary’s portrayal of Combs as a “monster,” as well as comparisons to Jeffrey Epstein, are defamatory and lack evidence, causing severe harm to his career and personal life, the lawsuit states.
In addition to the Peacock lawsuit, Combs has filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Courtney Burgess and is preparing for his federal trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, scheduled to begin in May.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs is suing NBCUniversal and its streaming platform, Peacock, for $100 million. The lawsuit, obtained by Page Six, claims the documentary “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy” defamed him and caused severe damage to his reputation.

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The lawsuit focuses on one part of the film that suggests Kim Porter, Combs’ former partner and the mother of three of his children, may have been murdered. Combs disputes this claim, calling it “false” and “baseless.”

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Lawsuit centers on Kim Porter claims

The documentary debuted last month on Peacock and explores Combs’ early years in the music industry and the controversies that followed. It includes interviews with individuals close to him and commentary on Porter’s death.

Porter died in 2018 from lobar pneumonia, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. But the film posits that her death may have been the result of foul play, suggesting she feared for her life during her relationship with Combs.

The lawsuit states this claim is not only inaccurate but also defamatory. It highlights statements from R&B singer Al B. Sure!, Porter’s ex-partner and the biological father of her eldest son, Quincy Brown.

Al B. Sure! appears in the documentary, saying Porter kept a diary detailing her concerns. He also publicly called for a new investigation into her death in a series of Instagram posts.

However, Combs’ legal team refutes these allegations. They say no such diary exists and argue that the film uses speculation and conspiracy theories to boost viewership.

Diddy calls ‘monster’ label defamatory

In addition to the claims about Porter, Combs’ attorneys say the documentary portrays him as a “monster” and compares him to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

According to court documents obtained by Page Six, the lawsuit accuses Peacock of presenting Combs as “an embodiment of Lucifer” and making damaging claims without evidence.

The legal team argues that this portrayal has caused “severe reputational and economic harm” to Combs’ career and personal life.

$50 million lawsuit against NewsNation interviewee

The Peacock lawsuit isn’t the only legal battle Combs has launched in recent weeks.

Last month, he filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Courtney Burgess. Burgess appeared in a NewsNation interview, where he claimed to have videos of Combs engaging in sexual acts with intoxicated individuals, including minors.

However, Combs’ legal team said these statements were “completely fabricated” and asserted that Burgess never met Combs or Porter.

The suit also names Nexstar, the parent company of NewsNation, and Burgess’ attorney.

Federal trial looms for Combs

As these lawsuits proceed, Combs is preparing for his upcoming trial on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges. He has pleaded not guilty, and the trial is scheduled to begin in May.

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[KENNEDY FELTON]

Peacock’s “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy” hit the streaming platform last month, but the embattled music mogul is now firing back.

Sean Diddy Combs has filed a $100 million lawsuit against NBCUniversal and its streaming platform, Peacock, claiming the documentary defamed him.

Combs is currently awaiting trial in a New York jail on federal sex trafficking charges. Peacock’s documentary gives an in-depth look at his early years in the music industry and the controversies that came with his growth. It also features interviews from people close to him.

The lawsuit that was filed this week – as first reported by Page Six – alleges “[The documentary] maliciously and baselessly jumps to the conclusion that Mr. Combs is a ‘monster’ and ‘an embodiment of Lucifer’ with ‘a lot of similarities to Jeffrey Epstein.’”

Combs’ suit says the film uses speculation instead of facts, particularly when it focuses on Kim Porter’s death. She was Combs’ longtime girlfriend and mother of three of his kids. The documentary revisits conspiracies that have circulated since – that Porter, who died in 2018 from lobar pneumonia, may have been killed.

The film includes commentary from R&B singer Al B Sure, Porter’s former partner and biological father of her oldest son, Quincy Jones, whom Combs adopted and raised. Last September, Al B Sure also called for an investigation into Porter’s death in a lengthy Instagram post.

He claims Porter kept a diary of her personal experiences, which he believes provides key details into her passing. In the documentary, he also suggests Porter feared for her life during her relationship with Combs. But in Combs’ suit, he alleges these claims are false, as well as the rumored diary.

But this isn’t the only lawsuit Combs has filed recently. Combs is continuing to defend his innocence, filing a separate defamation lawsuit against a man last month named Courtney Burgess, who said in a November NewsNation interview he had videos of Combs’ sexual encounters, including some with minors.

Burgess also claims Porter gave him a copy of her memoir. However, according to People Magazine, Combs’ attorney says Combs has never even met Burgess. The defamation suit also lists NexStar Media, the parent company of NewsNation, and Burgess’ attorney Ariel Mitchell.

As these legal battles continue, Combs is awaiting a May trial for sex trafficking and racketeering charges. In addition, he also faces more than thirty civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault and misconduct. But he has maintained his innocence through it all.