Diddy countersues Rodney Jones over alleged theft of Netflix documentary footage

Sean 'Diddy' Combs countersued Rodney Jones, alleging he stole footage later used in Netflix’s documentary about him

Sean “Diddy” Combs has countersued Rodney Jones, accusing the videographer of stealing footage during a 2022 trip to St Barths and later selling it for use in Netflix’s documentary series Sean Combs: The Reckoning.

The countersuit, filed Tuesday and reviewed by TheWrap, claims Jones had access to Combs while working as one of several videographers documenting the trip.

Combs’ legal team alleges that Jones accessed another videographer’s workstation without authorisation and took computer drives containing footage.

“Mr. Jones devised a plan to exploit the trust provided to him by Mr. Combs,” the countersuit states, alleging that the footage was taken to provide Jones with leverage over Combs.

According to the filing, Combs did not learn about the alleged theft until December 2025, when he discovered that footage he had intended to use for his own documentary had appeared in The Reckoning.

The lawsuit also alleges that Jones remains in possession of the computer drives.

Netflix has previously rejected claims that the documentary used footage unlawfully. A spokesperson said, “footage of Combs leading up to his indictment and arrest were legally obtained,” adding, “This is not a hit piece or an act of retribution.”

The streaming company also said claims about the legality of the project were “false”.

Director Alexandria Stapleton likewise maintained that the documentary “obtained the footage legally and have the necessary rights”. She said the production had attempted to contact Combs’ legal team for an interview and comment.

Combs’ countersuit also accuses Jones of defamation over allegations featured in the documentary concerning sexual assault and other claims.

“Mr. Jones's statements in his Netflix interview accusing Mr. Combs of directing him to procure sex workers are false and Mr. Jones knew they were false,” the document states.

Jones originally sued Combs in February 2024, accusing him of sexual assault, sexual harassment, drugging and threats. A federal judge dismissed five of Jones’ nine claims in March 2025.

Combs is separately serving a federal prison sentence after being convicted on two prostitution-related transportation charges. He has denied wrongdoing.