Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy

2025

Action / Biography / Crime / Documentary / Music

4
IMDb Rating 5.3/10 10 655 655

Plot summary

A raw, exclusive look at Sean Combs long before he was known as Puff or Diddy. Featuring never-before-seen footage and stories from those who know him best, this documentary special sheds light on his childhood, rise to fame, and recent criminal allegations, challenging viewers to rethink everything they thought they knew about the mogul behind the music—and the mugshot.

Director

Al B. Sure! Photo
Al B. Sure!

Top cast

Cassie Ventura Photo
Cassie Ventura as Self
Sean Combs Photo
Sean Combs as Self
Quincy Brown Photo
Quincy Brown as Self
Sara Stokes Photo
Sara Stokes as Self
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913.73 MB
1280*720
English 2.0
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23.976 fps
1 hr 39 min
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1.65 GB
1920*1080
English 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
1 hr 39 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by davidwalshldn 4 / 10

Missed opportunity

Unfortunately this documentary seems to have fallen down a sensationalist hole. There is a fair amount of what appears to be damning testimony and interesting context to Diddy, his background, rise and fall, but it's seemingly constantly embellished by hot takes about childhood trauma, conspiracy theories and at times some of the personalities don't exactly come across as genuine or authentic. The result is a tabloid-like doc that doesn't feel serious.Hopefully things will be clearer when Diddy has his day in court. It's clear that he has done some extremely awful things (the assault of Cassie is both undeniable and inexcusable), but the documentary doesn't really do much to truly help us understand the extent of his deeds one way or the other.
Reviewed by lonelyowl 4 / 10

The Making of a Missed Opportunity for Meaningful Insight

This documentary seems to have prioritized style over substance, failing to deliver the thoughtful, insightful storytelling the subject demands.From the tiresome editing choices to the build-up that leads nowhere, the film struggles to engage its audience meaningfully. The use of bleak music during inappropriate moments felt jarring, undermining the gravity of the issues being discussed. Instead of shedding light on Sean Combs' actions with clarity and respect for the victims, the documentary veers into unnecessary sensationalism and dramatization.While it was compelling to hear directly from some of the victims, their voices were often overshadowed by the production's flashy attempts to stylize rather than humanize. This could have been an opportunity to provide a dignified platform for those impacted and focus on presenting facts and evidence that could contribute to justice. Instead, it felt like the filmmakers were more interested in amplifying shock value.A more restrained and authentic approach, with longer, uninterrupted focus on the victims' stories, would have lent the documentary the gravity and impact it sorely lacks. This could have been an important piece of work-unfortunately, it missed the mark entirely.
Reviewed by jeffhale-89133 6 / 10

Truths ?

If 1/2 of this is true, give him day in court. Release ALL tapes, videos etc and taking him to the gallows Either way he is a P. O. S. The way the rappers, gangsta's, hip hoppers and all the other so called "music" has created a culture that has not been beneficial to this or any society.As far as this documentary goes, it seemed that a few of the interviewed appeared to be embellishing a little. What is true? Who knows, but we never did find any truths with Epstein.... Will we with Diddy Dipspit ? Doubt it.Either way, there is the video outside the hotel room that shows the true color of this thug. ANY man that lays hands on a woman, let alone kicks her, should be beat themselves.
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