I just finished watching Sean Combs: The Reckoning on Netflix, and it’s definitely sparking a lot of conversation. The docuseries, directed by Alexandria Stapleton and executive produced by 50 Cent, really digs into Diddy’s career, from his rise to fame to the legal troubles he’s facing now. What struck me was hearing from people like Aubrey O’Day, a former collaborator of his, and learning why she finally decided to participate – she’d turned down chances to tell her story before, so it’s interesting to hear what made this project different.
In recent years, Diddy has been accused of sexual assault, harassment, and other misconduct by multiple people, including Aubrey O’Day. O’Day first worked with Diddy in 2004 while a college student on the MTV show Making the Band 3, and he later chose her to be in the group Danity Kane. O’Day has stated that Diddy behaved in a predatory manner during her time on the show, and that he made unwanted sexual advances which she rejected.
Recently, Aubrey O’Day told Variety that after she publicly accused Sean Combs (who is now in jail) of wrongdoing, several filmmakers contacted her wanting to create documentaries about his life and their time working together. However, O’Day didn’t feel comfortable participating because she didn’t trust their motives.
When the news broke, it was honestly overwhelming. Suddenly, every documentary filmmaker was reaching out, offering me everything. But as I started talking to them, a pattern emerged. A lot of these projects felt like they were just aiming to tear Diddy down. More importantly, I quickly realized there was a serious lack of Black voices involved – not just in front of the camera, but behind it too. I asked to meet the producers, the editors… and there was virtually no Black representation in the creative process. That really concerned me. How could they possibly tell a story about a culture authentically without having people from that culture shaping it from the start? It made it hard to trust any of them.
Eventually, Aubrey O’Day, known for her song “Automatic” and a recent Danity Kane reunion tour, was contacted by Netflix and director Alexandria Stapleton about a four-part documentary series. O’Day remembers her initial conversations with Stapleton, noting that the director’s approach felt different from what she’d experienced with other filmmakers.
I spoke with Alex quite a bit, and she was the last person from Netflix to connect with me directly. She’s a truly amazing person. She really listened to me and made me feel understood, especially when I talked about things that happened before the documentary. She helped me realize I was reacting as if this were a reality TV show, which, honestly, is something I’m familiar with. She gave me a good sense of what making a documentary would actually be like.
Following Diddy’s prison sentencing, singer Aubrey O’Day publicly cautioned young musicians about the music industry.
In the third episode of The Reckoning, Aubrey O’Day publicly shared details about her experiences with Diddy. She explained how she became involved with Making the Band and alleged that Diddy began sending her sexually explicit emails, including an inappropriate photo, in 2008. O’Day claims she was removed from the group Danity Kane after rejecting his advances. The documentary also features O’Day reading a sworn statement from a man who said he witnessed a sexual assault on her by Diddy and another unidentified man in a recording studio in 2005.
O’Day was impressed by Stapleton’s patience and respect throughout the documentary’s creation. She also noted that Netflix wasn’t rushing the project and that she was committed to accurately and carefully portraying this historical story. That story continues to be debated following the docuseries’ release and in anticipation of Combs’ 2025 trial.
In July 2025, Diddy was found guilty on two charges related to transporting people for the purpose of prostitution. After the trial, Aubrey O’Day, who did not offer testimony, said she wasn’t sure what sentence he would receive, and he ultimately received a four-year (50-month) prison sentence. With O’Day now sharing details of her experiences in The Reckoning, it remains to be seen if she will reveal more about her interactions with Sean Combs.
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