Nationwide — Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a defamation lawsuit in opposition to NBCUniversal over the media firm’s documentary Diddy: The Making of a Unhealthy Boy. The lawsuit, submitted in a New York state courtroom on Wednesday, claims that the documentary falsely accuses him of significant crimes, together with sexually assaulting minors and being concerned within the loss of life of his former associate, Kimberly Porter.
In line with the lawsuit, NBCUniversal knowingly aired “falsehoods” with none supporting proof, intentionally portraying Combs as a serial assassin and sexual predator. The lawsuit asserts that the documentary makers acted recklessly, publishing accusations they knew to be unfaithful as a way to generate sensational headlines.
“Within the documentary, Defendants accuse Mr. Combs of horrible crimes, together with serial homicide and sexual assault of minors—figuring out that there’s not a shred of proof to assist them,” the lawsuit states. Combs and his authorized staff argue that the media large prioritized revenue over moral journalism, unfairly damaging his popularity.
In line with TMZ, NBCUniversal has not but responded to requests for remark. Nevertheless, Combs’ legal professional, Erica Wolff, issued a powerful assertion condemning the documentary’s producers. “As described in immediately’s lawsuit, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, Peacock TV, LLC, and Ample LLC made a aware determination to line their very own pockets on the expense of reality, decency, and primary requirements {of professional} journalism,” Wolff mentioned. “They grossly exploited the belief of their viewers and raced to outdo their competitors for probably the most salacious Diddy exposé.”
In the meantime, Combs is going through separate authorized troubles, as he awaits trial on federal expenses, together with intercourse trafficking. The hip-hop mogul has constantly denied all allegations of sexual misconduct and maintains his innocence.
Sean “Diddy” Combs, born in 1969, is a rapper, producer, entrepreneur, and some of the influential figures in hip-hop historical past. He first gained prominence within the early Nineteen Nineties as an government at Uptown Information earlier than launching his personal label, Unhealthy Boy Leisure. By Unhealthy Boy, he helped form the careers of artists like The Infamous B.I.G., Mase, and Religion Evans. Past music, Combs has constructed a multimillion-dollar empire with ventures in vogue, liquor, tv, and media, making him one of many wealthiest figures within the leisure trade.
Nevertheless, Combs’ profession has additionally been marked by controversy. Along with latest authorized troubles, he has confronted lawsuits and allegations over time, together with accusations of assault and contractual disputes with former artists. His involvement in a 1999 nightclub capturing, which led to a trial the place he was acquitted, stays some of the broadly publicized incidents of his profession.
