I Just Watched Diddy: The Making Of A Bad Boy, And 3 Things Caught Me Off Guard In The New Doc

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It’s understandable why the case involving music mogul P. Diddy has captivated so many people during the last year. Firstly, Sean Combs was (or at least appeared to be) a significant force in the music industry, and the accusations against him are indeed appalling. Moreover, the intriguing details like over a thousand bottles of lubricant being confiscated during federal searches of his homes only add to the mystery. The recently released documentary titled Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy (which can be streamed with a Peacock subscription) has landed on the 2025 movie calendar and delves into Sean Combs’ background, scandals, connections, and many of the allegations levied against him.

I’ve kept a keen eye on this case, and my interest preceded Diddy’s arrest in September. However, three aspects of the recent documentary took me by surprise.

Diddy Was Bullied As A Child Amid Dad’s Death, Mom’s Wild Parties

The documentary delves into Sean Combs’ past experiences, sharing anecdotes from people who were once intimately connected with him. Remarkable tales like the extravagant parties thrown by his mother Janice are among these stories. Moreover, Gene Deal, Sean Combs’ former bodyguard from 1991 to 2005, disclosed that Diddy experienced a heartrending loss of his father under unfortunate circumstances.

It’s said that Sean Combs’ father was a street-level criminal, known for his hustling and playing the game in the bustling streets of New York. He was caught selling to an undercover officer, who was, in fact, a police officer from New York City. As a result, he provided this officer with information. Tragically, his father paid a heavy price for this act, as he was later killed for informing on the criminal underworld.

It’s said that Diddy’s mother supposedly received a substantial amount after Melvin Combs’ suspected murder, as evidenced by photos of the future rapper, at around 4 years old, wearing jewelry and rings. Furthermore, Sean Combs was educated in private schools, which often isolated him from other children. Tim Patterson recounted this period:

Or more casually:

After Melvin Combs’ suspected murder, Diddy’s mother supposedly received a good deal of money, as seen in old photos of the young rapper wearing jewelry and rings at around 4 years old. Sean Combs also attended private schools, which often made him stand out in a negative way among other kids. Tim Patterson remembers this time:

This child is wealthy and often perceived as the spoiled rich kid. However, Sean stood out from his peers. He was the one who seemed soft-spoken, not someone who appeared tough. Unfortunately, he was frequently targeted for bullying, which manifested in being physically hit on the side of the head multiple times or being called derogatory names excessively.

Prior to watching “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy”, I wasn’t well-versed in the early life of Sean Combs, and the documentary provided insights into how his past experiences might have shaped his later actions that were often under scrutiny.

A Former Bad Boy Employee’s Account From A Freak-Off: ‘For Sure They Were Underaged’

A significant aspect of the disputed actions involves the well-known “freak-offs,” a topic that has sparked much discussion in relation to P. Diddy’s sex trafficking and other allegations. Previously employed by Bad Boy, an individual (whose voice was altered for his phone conversation with filmmakers) recounted feeling compelled to carry out Diddy’s instructions regarding the parties, stating:

It’s evident that no Diddy gathering ever fails to escalate into a chaotic scene. The first time I built a strong connection with this individual, he presented me with some merchandise from Bad Boy Entertainment and said, “Listen, this is loyalty or nothing.” To me, the phrase “blood out” implied death. Being in such a circumstance, one can’t help but feel pressured and obligated.

He mentioned that shortly following his collaboration with Sean Combs, he was instructed by the record executive to approach some girls at a nearby club and bring them back to the house. The former employee shared unique footage from these events, which took place in a dimly lit room, where people were dancing and singing. He reminisced:

In any setting where a studio or room is painted red, it’s because the person associates that color with passion, intimacy, and sexual activity. He glanced at two girls, winked, gestured, and said, “You two come here.” Afterward, he vanished into his room and didn’t reappear for another full day. It is clear that the girls were minors.

Diddy’s lawyers are persistently challenging these claims, as well as any others brought up in the documentary, maintaining that the real facts will come out during the court proceedings and prove to be true.

Alongside the accusations from an anonymous former employee, there was also a harrowing testimony from a victim, who went by “Ashley” – her identity concealed. She claimed to have been subjected to a horrific ordeal involving drug abuse, sexual assault with a TV remote control, and repeated rape over several hours, including by Diddy among others. The specifics she shared were so gruesome that I’ll refrain from repeating them here, but they are detailed in the documentary.

Diddy Has Been Surrounded By So Much Death. Is It A Coincidence?

For quite some time, there’s been controversy over Sean Combs potentially being linked to Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder, and Gene Deal, a former bodyguard, suggests in the documentary “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy” that Combs “might have” played a role in Notorious B.I.G.’s shooting as well. The Peacock documentary delves into many deaths associated with this music mogul, and it seems some interviewees aren’t convinced that these events were just coincidental.

Questions about Kim Porter’s 2018 death have arisen, as her longtime partner, Diddy, announced she died at 47 due to complications of pneumonia. Al B. Sure! (pictured above) speculates that Porter may have had a hidden diary or intended to reveal secrets about Diddy, despite the LAPD and Porter’s children stating there was no indication of foul play in her death.

Al B. Sure! additionally highlighted the unfortunate deaths of his fellow associates at Uptown Records, including Diddy, Kim Porter, Andre Harrell (due to heart failure), and Heavy D (following a heart attack). The documentary acknowledges that there’s no proof to indicate non-medical causes behind their deaths. Regardless of one’s perspective, this accumulation of misfortune is undeniably tragic.

As a devoted film aficionado with an eye for legal dramas, particularly those involving P. Diddy, I must admit that I thought I had a handle on his case. However, the latest documentary, “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy,” has me rethinking everything. If you’re as intrigued as I am, head over to Peacock to watch it, because the court proceedings are set to unfold further ahead of Sean Combs’ scheduled May 5, 2025, court date.

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2025-01-15 16:37