LOS ANGELES – Just days before the release of a major Netflix documentary about music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, rapper 50 Cent has quietly settled a civil assault lawsuit filed earlier this year.
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The 50-year-old artist, born Curtis Jackson III, faced accusations from Guadalupe de los Santos, who alleged that Jackson assaulted him in Los Angeles. According to the complaint, in September 2024, Jackson’s SUV allegedly pulled up behind de los Santos at a traffic light, and “the front passenger door suddenly and forcefully opened, without warning or provocation, and struck [him] on his left side, knocking him and his scooter to the street.”
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De los Santos further claimed that “an occupant of the SUV, at Defendant Jackson’s direction, opened the door to intentionally strike him,” seeking damages for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligence. The lawsuit was originally filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court before being transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Florida.
Jackson’s legal team had filed a motion to dismiss, with a hearing scheduled for December 22. However, the two parties reached a settlement a month early, quietly resolving the matter ahead of the Netflix premiere.
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The timing of the settlement is notable, as it comes less than a week before the streaming release of Sean Combs: The Reckoning, a four-part documentary series produced by 50 Cent. The series explores the life and career of the music mogul, promising behind-the-scenes insights into his rise in the industry.
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With the lawsuit settled, 50 Cent can focus on promoting the documentary without ongoing legal distractions, as fans eagerly await the series’ debut on the streaming platform.