Diddy’s son goes after 50 Cent and his response wins 2025

50 Cent Reveals “Communications” With Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Son

50 Cent, who executive produced the Netflix documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning, revealed where he stands with Sean “Diddy” Combs and when he last spoke to him.

You can find 50 Cent in the club, but not chatting with Sean “Diddy” Combs.

Over a week after the rapper’s Netflix documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning hit the platform, 50 Cent (real name Curtis Jackson III) confirmed he has had no contact with the former music mogul since his federal court case.

However, the 50-year-old did note that he has had some interaction with Combs’children, who include Quincy, 34, Christian, 27, twins D’Lila and Jessie, 18, with late ex Kim Porter, as well as Justin, 31, with Misa Hylton, Chance, 18, with Sarah Chapman, and Love Sean, 3, with Dana Tran.

“I had communications with his son,” 50 Cent told Us Weekly in an interview published Dec. 9, though he didn’t specify which of Diddy’s sons. “There was a point when they were interested in being a part of the doc because they wanted to show their perspective. They were concerned about how [things] would be portrayed.”

E! News has reached out to Combs’ attorneys regarding 50 Cent’s latest comments but has not yet heard back.

Indeed, Combs himself spoke out against his longtime rival’s docuseries shortly before it hit the platform Dec. 2.

“Netflix’s so-called ‘documentary’ is a shameful hit piece,” Combs’ attorneys said in a Dec. 1 statement to Variety. “Netflix relied on stolen footage that was never authorized for release. As Netflix and CEO Ted Sarandos know, Mr. Combs has been amassing footage since he was 19 to tell his own story, in his own way. It is fundamentally unfair, and illegal, for Netflix to misappropriate that work.”

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Combs’ representatives went on to call the new series an attempt “to capitalize on a never-ending media frenzy.”

“If Netflix cared about truth or about Mr. Combs’s legal rights, it would not be ripping private footage out of context–including conversations with his lawyers that were never intended for public viewing,” the statement continued. “No rights in that material were ever transferred to Netflix or any third party.”

A spokesperson for Netflix, however, said in a statement to E! News that Diddy’s claims about the doc are “false,” adding, “The footage of Combs leading up to his indictment and arrest were legally obtained. This is not a hit piece or an act of retribution.”

50 Cent, too, has maintained that the footage of Combs featured in the documentary was legally acquired, adding, “I’m going to keep my sources secure.”

Additionally, the “In da Club” singer believes that Combs will eventually come around to the docuseries.

“It shows his full story,” he reasoned. “Puff cares a lot about legacy, everybody knows that. This doc doesn’t shy away from any part of it. The success, the trauma, the power, the contradictions… all of it. He might not like every single thing that’s said, but I think he’ll respect the scope of it. It’s honest. It’s complete.”

For a deeper look at the latest chapter of Combs’ legacy, keep reading…

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Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentenced to 50 Months in Prison

The judge sentenced him to 50 months in prison—totaling over four years—plus five years of supervised release and a fine of $500,000 at the hearing Oct. 3, 2025.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs Breaks His Silence

The musician spoke out for the first time in court at his sentencing Oct. 3, apologizing to victims Cassie Ventura and “Jane.”

“Domestic violence will always be a heavy burden that I will have to forever carry,” Combs said. “My actions were disgusting, shameful and sick. I was sick, sick from the drugs, I was out of control, I needed help and I didn’t get the help, and I cannot make no excuse.”

He went on to share how the case has impacted him.

“I am just a human being, I was trying my best, I got lost in my excess and lost in my ego,” he continued. “Because of my decision, I lost my freedom and the opportunity to raise my children and be there for my mother. I lost all of my businesses and lost my career and destroyed my reputation and, most of all, I lost my self-respect. I have been humbled and broken to my core. I hate myself right now. I’ve been stripped down to nothing.”

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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Sentencing Date Set

In July, Judge Arun Subramanian scheduled Combs’ sentencing date for Oct. 3, 2025. Subramanian denied Combs’ request to be released on bond ahead of the sentencing, citing the rapper’s “years-long pattern of violence” as a reason for him to remain behind bars.

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Ex-Girlfriend Cassie Ventura’s Lawyer Reacts to Verdict

After Combs was found not guilty of racketeering conspiracy as well as sex trafficking ex Cassie and ex “Jane”—though he was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution of both women—the singer’s lawyer reacted to the verdicts.

“This entire criminal process started when our client Cassie Ventura had the courage to file her civil complaint in November 2023,” Douglas Wigdor said in a July 2 statement to E! News. “Although the jury did not find Combs guilty of sex trafficking Cassie beyond a reasonable doubt, she paved the way for a jury to find him guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution. By coming forward with her experience, Cassie has left an indelible mark on both the entertainment industry and the fight for justice.”

Noting the charges—which Combs pleaded not guilty to—Wigdor added, “We must repeat – with no reservation – that we believe and support our client who showed exemplary courage throughout this trial.”

Wigdor also praised Ventura, who was one of 34 witnesses called to the standing during Combs’ 29-day trial, for her effort.

“She displayed unquestionable strength and brought attention to the realities of powerful men in our orbit and the misconduct that has persisted for decades without repercussion,” he continued. “This case proved that change is long overdue, and we will continue to fight on behalf of survivors.”

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Sean “Diddy” Combs Reacts to Split Verdict

Upon hearing that he was acquitted on three of the five charges in his federal court case, Combs—who faced life in prison if convicted on all charges—got on his knees and placed his head down in a chair, in a prayer-like position, according to NBC News reporters in the courtroom.

Per the news organization, Combs’ family stood in the courtroom, clapping and cheering for the music mogul’s fate. The defense attorneys hugged each other, while Combs hugged lawyer Brian Steel.

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Jurors Reach a Verdict in Sean “Diddy” Combs Sex Trafficking Case

On July 2, the 12-member jury delivered their verdicts on the five federal charges Combs faced in his sex trafficking trial. The jurors, who were on their third day of deliberation, found him guilty of two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution, relating to ex-girlfriends Ventura and a woman referred to as “Jane.”

Combs—who had pleaded not guilty to all charges—was found not guilty of one count of racketeering conspiracy and two counts of sex trafficking.

The day before delivering their verdicts, the jury told U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian they were unable to reach a consensus on the racketeering charge due to “unpersuadable views.” Subramanian addressed the jurors and encouraged them to continue their deliberations. A verdict was reached hours after deliberations began the next day.

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Prosecutors Conclude With Nearly Five-Hour Closing Arguments

Prosecutor Christy Slavik spent four hours and 50 minutes delivering closing remarks to jurors, in which she argued that Sean “Diddy” Combs “used power, violence and fear to get what he wanted.”

“He doesn’t take no for an answer,” she said. “It was his kingdom. Everyone was there to serve him.”

Slavik pointed to Combs’ 2016 physical assault of his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and a 2024 alleged assault of his then-girlfriend, who has been going by “Jane” for the trial.

“These two incidents are separated by eight years, but they’re not separate stories,” she said. “They’re chapters in the same book, the story of Sean Combs and the criminal enterprise he led made up of his inner circle.”

“Again and again, that criminal enterprise serviced the defendant’s every desire through a methodical pattern of violence, coercion and manipulation,” she continued. “The defendant counted on silence and shame to keep his crimes hidden. He thought that his fame, wealth and power put him above the law.”

Slavik argued that this trial Combs had the help of what she described as a “a small army of personal staff, who made it their mission to meet the defendant’s every desire,  promote his power and protect his reputation at all costs.”

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Prosecutors Seek to Streamline Charges Against Sean “Diddy” Combs

The prosecution submitted a filing to court, in which they requested to amend parts of their theories of attempted arson and kidnapping.

Although Combs is still facing the same racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking counts—which include the kidnapping and arson allegations—prosecutors wrote in the June 24 letter they had “removed instructions from the charge relating to attempted kidnapping under both California and New York law, attempted arson under California law, and aiding and abetting sex trafficking.”

The government added that it “hopes” simplifying the language “not only serves the purposes of streamlining the instructions but also will avoid any confusion.”

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Sean “Diddy” Combs Confirms He Won’t Be Testifying

Combs told Judge Subramanian that he will not take the stand during his sex trafficking trial.

The judge emphasized that regardless of the rap mogul’s decision, “no one, including the jury, could draw any inference or suggestion of your guilt from the fact that you did not testify.”

Combs, who confirmed that he spoke with his team about not testifying, emphasized that this was “solely” his decision.

“We have discussed it thoroughly, that is my decision,” he said to the judge. “That is totally my decision, I am making it.”

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Defense Shares Estimation on Closing Arguments

Combs’ defense attorney Teny Garagos told the judge that her team and the prosecution expect to take “at least four hours” each for their closing arguments.

With Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Joseph Cerciello completing his multi-day testimony as the prosecution’s witness June 24, the defense will begin their argument. Combs’ team shared that they will not be moving forward with any witnesses and will instead focus on entered evidence.

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Juror Sees Apparent Footage From “Freak Offs”

During Ceriello’s testimony June 23, the jury was shown explicit videos—which, according to NBC News reporters in the courtroom, appeared to be from Combs’ “freak offs”—that were entered into evidence.

While the special agent noted there were 50 explicit videos from 2021 and 2022, jurors were shown two files using headphones and screens.

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Hotel Rooms Were Stocked With Baby Oil, Plan-B Pills For “Freak Offs”

In voicemails to his former chief of staff Kristina Khorram played June 23, Combs detailed a specific list of requests while staying at a hotel in November 2021, including a restock on baby oil—which he regularly used during “freak offs.”

“Tell them to call me before they are on the way,” he said to Khorram. “Can’t believe I’m out. Put 20 bottles in this motherf–ker.”

Along with Khorram extending the hotel visit for an additional day, she replied, “OK. The baby oil is outside the door.”

In text messages, his former employee texted that she was preparing an IV drip for him and Jane, which he used as part of at least one “freak off” recovery, according to the group text messages.

She also made sure that there were Plan-B pills, an emergency contraceptive, in his nightstand.

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Cassie Ventura and Sean “Diddy” Combs’s Texts About His Alleged Abuse Revealed

Jurors were shown a series of text messages between Combs and Ventura, during which the “Long Way 2 Go” singer candidly detailed the toll his alleged abuse was taking on her.

After Combs asked whether Ventura, whom he dated on and off from 2007 to 2018, wanted to take a break in March 2017, she replied, “No. I just don’t want to be beat down for being defiant or ever. You treat me and make me feel like I don’t matter.”

In another instance, she further accused her ex of physically assaulting her.

“I give you love, and as soon as I turn my head for a second and you get fucked up, you drag me down the hall by my hair. I’m 30 years old,” Ventura wrote to him that May. “This isn’t play anymore. I felt like I was dead last night and it wasn’t happening to me bc seeing my light was so beautiful.”

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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Former Assistant Denies Being Drug Mule But Says He Bought Thousands of Dollars in Drugs for the Rapper

Combs’ former assistant Brendan Paul—whom he employed from 2022 to 2024—testified that he had purchased drugs for his boss on multiple occasions, including “Marijuana, 2C, cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy.”

“We would text the drug dealer and then the drug dealer would come to either of the homes,” Paul—who also recalled being fired multiple times for varying offenses, including forgetting a Lululemon fanny pack—said of the process. “I was introduced to them either through texts or phone calls.”

However, Paul vehemently denied being a “drug mule” for the rap mogul.

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Judge Cancels Court on Day 26 of Sean “Diddy” Combs Trial Over Sick Juror

Judge Subramanian adjourned the courtroom for the day on June 18 after a member of the main jury did not return due to illness. (Court is not in session on June 19 for Juneteenth.)

“We have a sick juror who cannot be here and had vertigo and had to turn back,” the judge said. “The juror’s partner notified us. He is not here, and he is on the regular jury, so it appears we cannot go on today.”

The judge noted that it’s unclear whether the juror’s vertigo flare-up—which causes dizziness, nausea, and headaches, along with other symptoms—is temporary or a long-term issue, but would “monitor the situation.”

With court not in session June 19 for Juneteenth, Judge Subramanian said the trial would resume with a shortened session on June 20, running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Second Sean “Diddy” Combs Jury Member Faces Possible Dismissal

Shortly after Judge Subramanian dismissed Juror No. 6 over conflicting answers as to his place of residence, a second member faces possible dismissal over an alleged improper conversation about the case with a former colleague. The member in question was questioned by the judge and handed his phone in for inspection, per NBC News.

A decision had not been made as to the member’s dismissal by the end of the court session on June 16.

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Kanye West Supports Sean “Diddy” Combs With Courthouse Visit

Kanye West arrived at the New York City courthouse June 13 in support of Combs. The “Stronger” rapper, who was in the building for about 30 minutes, made a brief visit to the overflow area but never entered the courtroom. The main room is reserved for Combs’ family and legal team, as well as the media and spectators who wait in line for hours for a seat.

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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Ex Says Mogul Was Upset After She Attended Another Man’s “Freak Off”

Jane recalled an argument between them after she went on a trip to Las Vegas with another rapper and his wife.

She testified that it led to sexual voyeurism after she solicited Anton, a sex worker whom she and Combs often hired, where a group of people watched him have sex with a woman in a hotel room during the trip.

Jane told Combs’ attorney Geragos that the rap mogul was upset after accusing her of attending another man’s “freak off.”

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Prosecutors Seek Removal of Juror in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Trial

On day 21 of Combs’ trial, assistant U.S. attorney Maurene Comey shared her team is seeking to remove one of the 12 members of the jury.

“We were very reluctant to put in this letter,” she told Judge Subramanian before the jury entered the New York City courtroom. “It appeared to be a lack of candor with the court that raises serious issues with us.”

Defense attorney Alexandra Shapiro—who said that Juror No. 6 is among the panel’s Black members—asked for one or two days to “respond in writing” and “go over case law.”

In response, Judge Subramanian said he will “reserve on handling logistics” about the juror until a decision is made