Instagram/Sean Combs TV Judge dismisses Diddy's $100M defamation suit against NBCUniversal, citing his already damaged reputation. A major legal setback. April 23, 2026 AceShowbiz - Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, received a significant legal setback on Wednesday when a New York judge dismissed his $100 million defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal. The suit targeted the documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, which streamed on NBCUniversal's Peacock platform. The lawsuit was originally filed on February 25, 2025, and accused NBCUniversal of damaging Sean Combs' reputation.