Diddy’s Former Sex Worker Files Lawsuit Against Netflix and 50 Cent for Docuseries

worker for Sean “Diddy” Combs is taking legal action against Netflix and rapper-producer 50 Cent over the “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” docuseries. Clayton Howard claims the series distorted his allegations against Cassie Ventura, accusing her of being his accomplice and “primary trafficker” in his eight-year relationship with Combs.

Howard, who was interviewed for the docuseries, says that his account was not accurately portrayed in the final cut. He specifically takes issue with how Ventura was portrayed as a victim rather than an accomplice. Howard had previously sued Ventura and Combs in a separate action in June 2025.

The lawsuit alleges defamation and fraud, stating that Howard’s role as a cooperating witness in a federal criminal prosecution is undermined by the misrepresentation of his testimony. Howard is seeking $20 million in damages and a re-edit of the docuseries to include a disclaimer about potential editing of testimonies.

This isn’t the first legal trouble for the docuseries, as Combs himself had previously filed a cease-and-desist in an attempt to stop its release. Despite the controversies, “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” garnered significant viewership, hitting over 50 million views on Netflix.

Representatives for 50 Cent did not respond to requests for comment, and Netflix declined to comment on the situation. Howard’s lawsuit was initially reported by Billboard, and the case continues to unfold.