Marlon Wayans Causes a Stir With a Remark About 50 Cent's Documentary

The comedian stirred a wave of backlash during a recent radio appearance after offering a strangely cautious take on a viral docuseries that's captivated viewers and reignited old scandals.

On December 8, 2025, Marlon Wayans appeared on "The Cruz Show" on REAL 92.3 LA, where talk eventually turned to Netflix's bombshell documentary series about Sean "Diddy" Combs. Though he avoided taking a definitive stance, to some people online, his words seemed like a… warning.

Wayans Speaks, but Holds Back on Explosive Allegations

The comedian joined the hosts, including J. Cruz, to talk about his upcoming projects, including the long-awaited "Scary Movie 6" and the sequel to "White Chicks."

The energy was light until the topic shifted to the docuseries titled "Sean Combs: The Reckoning," produced by none other than Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson.

Cruz asked Wayans directly if he planned to watch it. He said yes, but not with excitement. His tone felt reluctant, even weary. He explained that he wasn't going to "keep throwing the dude under the bus, man."

According to Wayans, Diddy is already paying the price of his actions, as he's in jail. The comedian believes that it must be hard on his family.

Still, he clarified that while he knows Diddy and his children, they aren't close. They went to college together and would run into each other back when Diddy was still known as Puff Daddy. But then came the part of the conversation that caught the most attention.

One of the other hosts brought up the documentary's most explosive implication: the alleged involvement of Diddy in the deaths of Tupac Shakur and Christopher "The Notorious B.I.G." Wallace.

Wayans didn't flinch. Instead, he stressed how easily narratives can be manipulated depending on who's telling the story. "I can get interviews, I can do this, I can get footage and I could make you think this about that person," he said. "And that doesn't necessarily mean it's true."

Wayans Calls for Caution

He wasn't outright denying the claims made in the documentary. But he reminded the room, the watchers, and listeners that 50 Cent and Diddy have been at odds for years.

He said whatever happened between the rappers was "personal" and "between both of them and God." Then he mentioned something that had people confused.

"Just the way Puff is down on his luck and 50 is kicking a man when he's down," he stated, pausing to let his word set in. "If 50 — if ever luck turn on 50, you know that… you gotta be careful what you put out. There's a karma to every action that you do."

Internet Reacts to his Message

Online, fans wasted no time interpreting his comments as a message for 50 Cent.

"He's afraid they gonna expose him being at the parties," one netizen claimed. Another echoed, "50 gonna take this as a threat lol [sic]." And someone else added bluntly, "He was at the parties 😂 he gonna defend his boo."

Some wondered what Wayans might be hiding. "Why? Truth is truth. Has 50 got films of Marlon?! 🤔🤭" one person asked. Others warned that Wayans might have poked the wrong bear. "Marlon is about to feel the wrath of 50....." one netizen said.

Disappointment also rang through. "Expected better from Marlon Wayans…" one fan wrote, while another posted, "Defending Diddy says a lot."

A Bouquet of Flowers as the Feud Continues

Meanwhile, the tension between the two rappers is far from over. On December 5, 50 Cent shared a photo of a bouquet of yellow flowers, claiming they were sent by Diddy to his Miami club E11EVEN, where he had just performed a day earlier during Miami Art Week.

But that same day, a representative for Diddy denied it entirely. In a comment to Complex, they said, "Perhaps someone played a joke in poor taste."

A Mother's Response

But while who sent the flowers can't be confirmed, one person mentioned in the documentary has spoken up. Janice Combs, Diddy's mother, has issued a forceful public statement in response to Netflix’s docuseries.

In remarks to Deadline, she rejected several claims as false, including allegations that her son was physically violent toward her and that she was abusive as a parent.

Abuse and Slap Allegations

The matriarch took particular issue with a claim made by former Bad Boy Records executive Kirk Burrowes, who alleged that Diddy slapped her following the deadly 1991 City College tragedy, an event that left nine people dead and nearly 30 injured. She firmly denied the accusation, calling it "inaccurate and patently false."

She added, "That was a very sad day for all of us. For him to use this tragedy and incorporate fake narratives to further his prior failed and current attempt to gain what was never his, Bad Boy Records, is wrong, outrageous and past offensive."

She also addressed comments from former associate Tim Patterson and pushed back strongly against that portrayal.

"In the documentary, I am portrayed as an abusive parent. This is untrue," she clarified.

She explained that she was a single mother who worked as many as three or four jobs to give her son a good life and education, and that raised Diddy with love and dedication, not abuse.

Netflix Docuseries Includes Rare Footage of Legal Crisis

The four-part series chronicles Diddy's rise, controversies, and conviction. It features interviews, archived clips, and previously unseen footage captured in the days before his arrest.

One key moment shows Diddy in a hotel room, working with lawyers and publicists during a federal investigation, reacting to legal trouble in real time.

At the time, he was facing raids, lawsuits, and mounting public scrutiny, including a new sexual assault lawsuit from singer Dawn Richard, which remains pending.

Director Alexandria Stapleton stated that the footage used in the series was obtained legally and with full rights. She also emphasized the production team's efforts to protect sources and seek input from Diddy's representatives.

The director said, "We moved heaven and earth to keep the filmmaker's identity confidential. 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."

Retraction Demanded as Netflix Stands by Series

Calling the overall portrayal "salacious" and misleading, Diddy's mother accused the series of exploiting her family's private pain. She said she released her statement to correct what she described as "lies" presented in the docuseries.

She also felt the series misrepresented Diddy's childhood and family life in a way that she thinks was done on purpose to mislead viewers and damage their reputation. She then directed a request to the streaming giant:

"I am requesting that these distortions, falsehoods and misleading statements be publicly retracted."

As of publication, Netflix has not directly addressed her claims. However, the company's spokesperson previously defended the documentary, stating it was not intended as a "hit piece" or an "act of retribution."

They noted that while 50 Cent served as an executive producer, he "does not have creative control" over the series, and that "no one was paid to participate."

Ongoing Legal Fallout Continues for Diddy

Diddy's attorneys had already sent a cease and desist letter to Netflix ahead of the release, accusing the company and 50 Cent of corporate retaliation, allegedly tied to an earlier, unproduced project involving Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos.

Diddy is currently in prison at Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution in New Jersey. According to Deadline, his mother last visited him just before Thanksgiving. He is eligible for release in June 2028 and has been granted a fast-track appeal.