
14 February 2025
Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy
Now streaming on Showmax, Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy is a raw, exclusive look at Sean Combs long before he was known as Puff or Diddy.
Featuring never-before-seen footage and stories from those who know him best, Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boysheds light on his childhood, rise to fame, and recent criminal allegations, challenging viewers to rethink everything they thought they knew about the mogul behind the music – and the mugshot.
Combs’ trial is scheduled for May 2025.
Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy is the #1 Peacock original documentary film of all time among adults aged 18-49 and total viewers.
AP reports that Combs is suing for $100m in damages over the documentary.
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