As Sean “Diddy” Combs remains behind bars, he has fiercely criticized 50 Cent’s Netflix docuseries, “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” labeling it as a “shameful hit piece.” This documentary, according to Combs, misrepresents his life and story.

In a statement relayed to Variety by Combs’ representative, the rapper expressed his disdain for the series. “Netflix’s so-called ‘documentary’ is nothing more than a disgraceful attempt to tarnish his reputation,” the spokesperson remarked, emphasizing the lack of authorization for the footage used in the series.

The controversy intensified following a teaser on “GMA” which, according to Combs’ team, confirmed that Netflix had relied on footage that was never intended for public release. “Since the age of 19, Mr. Combs has been curating his own story through footage meant to express his narrative, not to be exploited by others,” the statement continued. The unauthorized use of this material, as they argued, is both “fundamentally unfair and illegal.”

Furthermore, Combs’ representative accused Netflix of being “plainly desperate,” aiming to sensationalize the mogul’s life for profit. They allege that the streaming platform is more interested in feeding into a never-ending media frenzy than adhering to the truth.

Combs’ spokesperson claimed that the streaming giant is “plainly desperate to sensationalize every minute of Mr. Combs’s life, without regard for truth, in order 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. No rights in that material were ever transferred to Netflix or any third party,” the representative added.

“It is equally staggering that Netflix handed creative control to Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson – a longtime adversary with a personal vendetta who has spent too much time slandering Mr. Combs.”

Combs’ spokesperson said Netflix’s deal with 50 is a “personal breach of trust,” as the Bad Boy Records founder has “long respected” Sarandos.

“For Netflix to give his life story to someone who has publicly attacked him for decades feels like an unnecessary and deeply personal affront,” they added.

“At minimum, he expected fairness from people he respected,” Combs’ rep concluded.

In a statement to Variety, docuseries director Alexandria Stapleton said the footage “came to us” and they “obtained the footage legally and have the necessary rights.”

“We moved heaven and earth to keep the filmmaker’s identity confidential,” she added. “One thing about Sean Combs is that he’s always filming himself, and it’s been an obsession throughout the decades. We also reached out to Sean Combs’ legal team for an interview and comment multiple times, but did not hear back.”

Page Six has reached out to reps for both 50 and Netflix for comment but did not immediately hear back.

On Monday, Netflix released the official trailer for the four-part documentary, which takes a look at the complex life of the media mogul, music legend and convicted offender.

The 56-second trailer kicked off with a clip of the disgraced rapper in a New York City hotel room six days before his September 2024 arrest.

“We have to find somebody that’ll work with us that has dealt in the dirtiest of dirty business,” Combs said in what seemed to be a phone call with his lawyer.

Combs appeared anxious as he repeatedly bounced his knee.

“We’re losing!” he angrily added.

In July, Combs was found not guilty on two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion and on racketeering conspiracy. However, he was convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution.

Three months later, the “I Need a Girl” hitmaker was sentenced to 50 months behind bars and was transferred from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, NY, to the Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix, in New Jersey.

Combs is set to be released from prison in June 2028.

“Sean Combs: The Reckoning” is available to stream on Netflix.