Dr. Umar Johnson says that 50 Cent had every right to produce the documentary if Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly seduced and sexually exploited the mother of his child, Daphne Joy, knowing that she previously dated 50 Cent.
Johnson, who was a guest on Art of Dialogue, went on to explain that while he generally does not support slanderous documentaries targeting another prominent Black figure, this situation represents an exception.
Johnson highlighted that individuals interviewed in the documentary allegedly knew about the situation for years—witnessing people being taken advantage of, drinks being spiked, women being beaten, subjected to sexual exploitation, extortion, mistreatment, and dehumanization—yet remained silent while they continued to benefit from Diddy. He criticized many of them for only speaking out now that Combs is incarcerated, choosing to tell the world after the access to benefits were gone.
Jackson also addressed what he described as “selective morality” within the Black community, calling it hypocritical. He argued that wrongdoing is often excused when it involves a friend or family member, as long as they remain in good standing, but condemned once that person falls out of favor.
Johnson also stated that Jay-Z is “the last man standing” among high-profile Black men who have not been brought down by allegations of sexual misconduct, referencing figures such as Bill Cosby, Sean Combs, Russell Simmons, and R. Kelly. He added that, despite believing Jay-Z has not done much for the Black community, he does not want to see him fall. Johnson cautioned that 50 Cent must also be careful, noting that he is not aware of any scandals out there involving him, while still expressing admiration for 50’s success in film and television following his rap career.
Johnson added that 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, could potentially become the next Tyler Perry given his accomplishments in television and film. He also acknowledged positive things he has heard about 50 Cent, including producing Tupac Shakur’s posthumous album without charging anything, supporting other artists, and assisting Dr. Cheyenne Bryant with her book deal. However, Johnson suggested that 50 should seek professional guidance or coaching to help manage what he described as his pettiness.
He explained that the pettiness may be rooted in unaddressed trauma and noted that wealthy individuals often lack people they can truly turn to for help. Johnson said that 50 Cent could become unstoppable once he gets the help he needs.
Johnson has previously voiced concerns about the documentary, stating that while he has no issue with Black people holding other Black people accountable, he questions why Black people are often the ones exposing one another rather than challenging white institutions, referencing the Catholic Church. He described Black people exposing other Black people as “an act of self-hatred disguised as community service.”
In response, the rapper shared a clip of Johnson discussing the series in a now-deleted post, telling him to “shut up” in the caption.
He maintained his stance that Black people exposing other Black people when they are already down is a form of self-hatred. He noted that we never have smoke for our real enemies but ready and willing to tear down another black person. Johnson argued that more documentaries should focus on exposing white individuals and institutions that have historically harmed Black people.
He questioned where the documentaries are on the deaths of Philando Castile, Breonna Taylor, Sandra Bland, Sonya Massey, Tamir Rice, Freddie Gray, Alton Sterling, and Amir Locke, all killed by white police officers, as well as the economic devastation inflicted on Black communities by white systems and the Catholic Church’s exploitation of Black children.
Curtis Jackson executive produced a four-part Netflix docuseries on Sean Combs, released on December 2nd. The series features interviews, archival clips, and never-before-seen footage exploring the rise, influence, and controversies surrounding the music mogul.
