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The Forgotten Tragedy That Made Puff Daddy (Sean Combs) Famous

Published January 28, 2026, 12:26

A Netflix documentary, 'Sean Combs: The Reckoning', highlights the rise and fall of music mogul Sean Combs (also known as Diddy or Puff Daddy). The series examines the serious allegations against him, his legal troubles, and convictions. Combs' fame skyrocketed after a tragedy at a charity basketball game in 1991, where nine people lost their lives and 29 were injured in a stampede. Despite the negative publicity, the tragedy raised his profile and led to lawsuits settled in 1998 with Combs paying $750,000. Today, Sean Combs is incarcerated in New Jersey, having been sentenced to four years and two months for trafficking.