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‘Something is not right:’ Insiders break their silence about Diddy in new documentary

Folks in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ inner circle are speaking up.

An upcoming Peacock documentary called “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy” features interviews with some of the people who knew the fallen rapper well.

The film includes never-before-seen footage that sheds light on the 55-year-old Star Island resident’s childhood in Harlem, his ascent to fame as Puff Daddy, and his spectacular fall from grace.

In the trailer, you see interviews with everyone from the embattled music mogul’s former makeup artist, intern, bodyguard and longtime industry friends like Al B. Sure!

The men have serious history — Combs raised Quincy, the son Sure! had with Combs’ ex, late model Kim Porter — and the “Oh Girl” singer says in the doc that Diddy’s behavior often raised eyebrows.

“Something ... is not right with this,” Sure! (real name Albert Joseph Brown III) says in the clip.

Some of the flick’s participants have their faces blurred and voices changed to protect their identities. One anonymous associate claims that Combs turned lights red in a room so that outsiders knew that sex was happening. The man added that many of the guests at the star’s scandalous parties were “underage,” a claim that Diddy’s lawyers vehemently deny.

Combs is facing multiple lawsuits while behind bars awaiting trial on sex trafficking and other charges.

The 90-minute Peacock doc begins streaming Jan. 14; his lawyers have already released a statement regarding its content: “[The] motivations and credibility of those being interviewed must be questioned. Many claim to have knowledge but lack any connection to the truth, while their wild, unfounded theories are cut and sensationalized to appear factual.”

This story was originally published January 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM.

Madeleine Marr
Miami Herald
Celebrity/real time news reporter Madeleine Marr has been with The Miami Herald since 2003. She has covered such features as travel, fashion and food. In 2007, she helped launch the newspaper’s daily People Page, attending red carpet events, awards ceremonies and press junkets; interviewing some of the biggest names in show business; and hosting her own online show. She is originally from New York City.
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