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Peacock Documentary Promises to Reveal Sean Combs' "Darkest Moments" in All-New Trailer
Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, premiering Jan. 14, will give viewers an inside look at the music mogul's rise to fame and the disturbing allegations against him.
The shocking criminal allegations against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs made headlines last year, but now a new Peacock documentary is promising to pull back the curtain on Combs’ life with never-before-seen footage and stories from those in his inner circle.
The documentary, Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, premieres January 14 and includes interviews with the music producer’s childhood friend, former bodyguard, makeup artist, producer, intern and “Making the Band” winner, who all provide insight on how Combs found fame, then used his money, power and influence to become what some have dubbed a “monster,” according to an all-new trailer released Thursday.
What is Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy?
“Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy is a raw, exclusive look at Sean Combs long before he was known as Puff or Diddy,” a synopsis for the special reads. “Featuring never-before-seen footage and stories from those who know him best, Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy sheds 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.”
The documentary will also include an exclusive interview with Al B. Sure!, the singer/songwriter/producer who was once Diddy’s labelmate at Uptown Records and dated Kim Porter before Combs. Sure is expected to speak out about the romance that ultimately developed between Combs and Porter in the special for the first time.
What is Sean "P.Diddy" Combs accused of?
Combs’ empire began to crumble in September after he was arrested on federal charges of racketeering conspiracy and sexual trafficking. According to NBC News, federal authorities have alleged that Combs, the founder of Bad Boy Records, used his status in the music industry to sexually abuse and exploit others.
According to a federal indictment in the case, some of the abuse allegedly occurred during days-long, drug-fueled parties known as “Freak Offs” where Combs is accused of forcing others to engage in sex acts.
“I’ve been with Sean for quite a while and I’ve captured a lot of moments. Any time a studio or any rooms is red, he’s making love and sex,” one person in his inner circle claimed in the trailer as images of Combs partying with others in a red-lit room filled the screen. “Some of the girls who were in the room, for sure, they were underage.”
Combs, who remains behind bars awaiting trial, has pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges against him.
“He is an imperfect person but is not a criminal. To his credit Mr. Combs has been nothing but cooperative with this investigation and he voluntarily relocated to New York last week in anticipation of these charges," his attorney Marc Agnifilo said in a statement after his arrest. "Please reserve your judgment until you have all the facts. These are the acts of an innocent man with nothing to hide, and he looks forward to clearing his name in court."
Along with the criminal charges, Combs is also facing dozens of civil suits filed in the aftermath of his arrest, accusing him of drugging and raping others — allegations he has also denied through his attorneys.
“Sean Combs is a monster,” attorney Lisa Bloom remarked in the trailer.
The documentary promises to delve into Combs’ “darkest moments” during his quest to gain power and control, with one woman recounting her own harrowing encounter.
“They said they can ship me off and sell me to anyone,” she alleged in the trailer.
Another man close to Combs said that the music mogul “thought if people fear him, they respect him.”
Aside from the disturbing allegations against him, filmmakers also dig into Combs’ past and interview a childhood friend of the rapper.
“I’ve known Sean since he was 4 years old,” the man said. “That’s my little bro.”
The 90-minute special will also feature footage captured over the years of Combs himself in the studio, at home, and partying, as he speaks of his desire to make it in the music industry — and later provides some chilling commentary.
“I can show you how we have fun and stay out of jail too,” he ominously remarked in one video clip.
Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy premieres on Peacock Jan. 14 and is produced by Ample Entertainment, Blink Films and FGW Productions.
The film’s executive producers include Ari Mark, Phil Lott, Sumit David, Stephanie Frederic, Laura Jones and Justine Kershaw, along with co-executive producer Sara Lavery.
