Netflix Unveils 50 Cent’s Diddy Documentary ‘The Reckoning’ With Trailer and Premiere Date

Published 11/26/2025, 8:13 AM EST

From the grit of Queens streets to the apex of global superstardom, 50 Cent has carved a life defined by talent, determination, and unshakable vision. He transformed challenges into triumphs, turning every beat, lyric, and performance into a mark of excellence. From chart-topping anthems to groundbreaking ventures in film and television, his influence spans industries and generations. Now, anticipation is building, as his upcoming documentary is making buzz.

50 Cent shines a spotlight on Sean Combs’ rise, revealing the moves, risks, and moments that defined a legend, set to drop on Netflix.

Release date revealed: When will Sean Combs: The Reckoning hit Netflix?

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Netflix on Tuesday stunned fans by dropping the first trailer and revealing the premiere date for its highly anticipated four-part docuseries, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, executive-produced by Curtis 50 Cent Jackson. The series will launch on December 2, with all episodes available immediately. Promising a sweeping exploration of Combs’ journey, it chronicles his rise as a hip-hop mogul and his subsequent controversies, including allegations of s----- misconduct, which he has denied. The trailer teases an unflinching, career-spanning narrative.

According to Netflix, 50 Cent and Emmy-winning director Alexandria Stapleton present a sweeping examination of Sean Combs’ life and legacy. Sean Combs: The Reckoning explores his meteoric rise with Bad Boy Entertainment, his influence on hip-hop’s mainstream breakthrough, and his role in launching icons such as The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, and Danity Kane. This retrospective of Combs’ influence sets the stage to reflect on 50 Cent’s own remarkable journey in music and media.

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50 Cent’s rise to fame has been a relentless journey through grit, ambition, and survival. From the streets of Queens to global superstardom, every obstacle became fuel, every challenge a step toward legend.

The evolution of 50 Cent: From rapper to mogul

50 Cent’s journey to fame is a saga of resilience, ambition, and unyielding determination. From recording in basements and navigating mixtape battles to surviving a near-fatal shooting, Curtis Jackson transformed adversity into opportunity. Guided by mentors like Jam Master Jay and boosted by alliances with Eminem and Dr. Dre, he turned raw talent into global superstardom. With chart-topping albums, groundbreaking singles, and a powerful business acumen, 50 Cent solidified his legacy as a rapper, mogul, and cultural icon, inspiring generations along the way.

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50 Cent, who has long been a rival to Kanye West, has navigated a rollercoaster of highs and lows, from bankruptcy to chart-topping music, television production, and blockbuster film roles. He has shaped careers, executive-produced Pop Smoke’s posthumous album, and brought BMF to life on Starz. After a decade of reinvention, the rap mogul now turns his focus to Netflix, ready to unveil a highly anticipated documentary that promises insight, drama, and the unfiltered truth of his latest venture.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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