Diddy is countersuing a man who previously filed a civil suit for sexual assault against him, alleging the man stole video footage from him and sold it to Netflix behind his back.
The incarcerated star is firing back at Rodney Jones, claiming the videographer and producer used his position of trust to steal computer drives containing footage owned by Diddy, which were intended for use in a documentary about his life.
According to the counterclaim, Rodney copied the footage and sold it to Netflix and 50 Cent to use in a competing documentary about Diddy.
Diddy claims Rodney was one of many videographers who accompanied him and his family to St. Barts in December 2022. According to the filing, Rodney immediately worked to get close to him, even sleeping on a couch in the mogul’s yacht to be in closer proximity.
The counterclaim alleges that Rodney accessed another videographer’s workspace and took the videos, then concealed his actions to avoid drawing suspicion.
Diddy says Rodney later sold those videos to Netflix, which used them in the documentary produced with 50 Cent called “Sean Combs: The Reckoning.” The counterclaim also claims Rodney defamed him by repeating allegations from his lawsuit in the Netflix project.
Diddy’s legal team further argues that Rodney’s sexual assault lawsuit was only filed as an attempt to shake him down for additional money for so-called “producer services” after already receiving payment.
Back in 2024, Rodney sued Diddy for sexual assault, claiming he would grope his genitals and touch his anus. Jones also alleged Diddy would parade around naked in front of him.
Rodney also leveled similar accusations against Diddy’s son Justin Combs, plus Cuba Gooding Jr. and Stevie J. All three men issued vehement denials.
We’ve reached out to Rodney for comment. No response yet.
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