- 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.
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.
