Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal, Peacock TV, and Ample Entertainment.
The lawsuit claims that these companies published false and malicious statements about him in the documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, which aired on Peacock on January 14.
The lawsuit, filed in New York, accuses the media companies of making reckless and unfounded claims, including accusations of serial murder and sex trafficking. These claims were based on statements from sources such as Al B. Sure, Rodney Jones, and attorney Ariel Mitchell, among others.
The documentary explores several controversial aspects of Combs’ career, including his alleged involvement in the deaths of former girlfriend Kimberly Porter, Biggie Smalls, Andre Harrell, and Heavy D. It also mentions the attempted murder of Al B. Sure.
Combs’ attorney, Erica Wolff, condemned the documentary in a statement. She accused the media companies of prioritizing profits over truth and professionalism.
“They made a conscious decision to line their own pockets at the expense of truth,” Wolff said, adding that the companies spread outrageous lies without any evidence to support the claims.
The lawsuit also criticizes Ample Entertainment’s co-founder, Ari Mark, for admitting that the documentary was rushed to compete with other projects on the same subject. Mark reportedly stated that there was no time for thorough research.
Diddy is seeking $100 million in damages for the harm caused to his reputation and career by the false claims.
