Janice Combs, the mother of music mogul Sean Combs, has issued a forceful statement pushing back against allegations presented in the Netflix docuseries, "Sean Combs: The Reckoning." In an exclusive statement provided to Deadline on December 6, Janice Combs characterized the program as "intentionally misleading" and "offensive," asserting that it contains "falsehoods" concerning her relationship with her son and his upbringing.

She explicitly stated her intent to correct what she described as "lies" within the docuseries, saying, "These inaccuracies regarding my son Sean’s upbringing and family life [are] intentionally done to mislead viewers and further harm our reputation." Among the most contentious claims disputed by Janice Combs is an allegation made by former Bad Boy Records executive Kirk Burrowes. Burrowes claimed in the docuseries that Sean Combs physically assaulted his mother following the tragic City College event in 1991, an incident that tragically led to nine deaths.

Janice Combs vehemently denied this specific allegation, labeling it as "patently false" and "outrageous." She emphasized the solemnity of that day, remarking, "That was a very sad day for all of us." She further suggested that Burrowes' use of this tragedy, coupled with what she calls "fake narratives," is an attempt to further his "prior failed and current attempt to gain what was never his — Bad Boy Records — is wrong."

Additionally, Janice Combs addressed the series' depiction of her parenting style, refuting any accusations of abuse. "In the documentary, I am portrayed as an abusive parent. This is untrue," she wrote. She maintained, "I raised Sean with love and hard work, not abuse… Sean has always been an industrious, goal-oriented, overachiever."

"Sean Combs: The Reckoning," a four-part docuseries, premiered on December 2 on Netflix. Executive produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, the series chronicles the trajectory of the music mogul, from his ascent to his downfall. Sean Combs, 56, was sentenced in October to four years in prison after being convicted on two charges related to transportation for prostitution and is currently incarcerated at Fort Dix FCI in New Jersey.

Netflix has offered a defense of its production, previously telling Deadline that the docuseries "is not a hit piece or an act of retribution," and clarified that while Curtis Jackson is an executive producer, he "does not have creative control," and "No one was paid to participate." Janice Combs concluded her statement by demanding accountability, stating, "I am requesting that these distortions, falsehoods, and misleading statements be publicly retracted."