A seismic shift is occurring in the Sean “Diddy” Combs legal saga, with a long-silent figure from his past emerging as a potentially catastrophic witness, armed with decades of handwritten documentation. Kirk Burroughs, the co-founder of Bad Boy Entertainment, has provided explosive testimony and contemporaneous journals to filmmakers, detailing allegations of financial malfeasance, contract fraud, and shocking claims linking Diddy to the volatile East Coast-West Coast rivalry that claimed two hip-hop legends.
The revelations are central to the new documentary “Diddy The Reckoning,” supported by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. Burroughs, often described as the “missing link” from Bad Boy’s inception, kept meticulous daily journals throughout his tenure. These records, numbering approximately thirty boxes retrieved from storage, have been described by director Alexandria Stapleton as a “gold mine” of evidence.
One of the most incendiary allegations involves the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. According to the documentary, during a proffer session, convicted killer Keffe D stated that Diddy allegedly offered a one-million-dollar bounty for the deaths of Tupac and Suge Knight a year before Shakur’s murder. The film presents Burroughs’ journals noting an unusual pre-fight trip where Diddy requested rental cars to drive from New York to Los Angeles, rather than fly, just days before an associate’s arrest.
Burroughs’ accounts also describe Diddy as “insanely jealous” of the genuine friendship between The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur. The documentary heavily implies, through timeline analysis and witness statements, that Diddy’s actions fueled the deadly feud. It further alleges Diddy used money from Biggie’s estate to pay for his own father’s funeral, taking public credit for the gesture.
The rift between Burroughs and Combs reportedly began over Biggie’s contract. Burroughs alleges that after Biggie’s murder, Diddy instructed him to secretly replace pages of the rapper’s newly renegotiated contract to make it more favorable to Bad Boy. When Burroughs refused, he was fired within ninety days. He later sued Diddy for his stake in Bad Boy, a case dismissed on statute of limitations grounds, not merit.
For over two decades, Burroughs claims he was professionally blacklisted, leading to severe financial hardship and homelessness. His return, with detailed records in hand, provides a documented, firsthand narrative that corroborates and expands upon allegations from other recent accusers. His pending 2025 lawsuit against Combs adds legal weight to his claims.
Law enforcement sources note the proffer session tapes featuring Keffe D’s allegations are a focal point. While Keffe D now claims his statements were made under duress, his trial, delayed to 2026, could potentially subpoena Diddy given the direct nature of the accusations. Diddy has repeatedly and forcefully denied any involvement in the deaths of Tupac Shakur or The Notorious B.I.G. and has not been charged with any crime related to the cases.
The emergence of Kirk Burroughs represents a fundamental change in the narrative surrounding Sean Combs. He is not a recent employee or romantic partner, but a foundational business partner with a documented, day-by-day account of Bad Boy’s early years. His evidence provides a paper trail that could substantiate claims of pattern and practice, moving allegations beyond hearsay into the realm of contemporaneous documentation.
Legal analysts suggest Burroughs’ journals and testimony could be devastating in both civil and potential criminal proceedings, offering timelines, financial records, and direct observations. His story of professional exile following his refusal to alter Biggie’s contract paints a picture of retaliation that echoes other plaintiffs’ claims.
In a statement via the documentary, Burroughs declared, “This moment is my opportunity to finally speak my truth.” He has since launched a new company, Poplife Entertainment, stating he is “back, stronger than ever.” His resurrection as a witness, with boxes of evidence, transforms him from a forgotten co-founder into what sources describe as the single most credible and dangerous accuser Diddy has ever faced.
The documentary, alongside federal raids and multiple civil lawsuits, constructs a converging wall of legal pressure. Burroughs’ detailed journals provide a unique, chronological backbone to allegations spanning from financial disputes to the most infamous murders in music history. His testimony suggests a calculated, long-term effort to suppress the truth has ultimately failed, with documented history now speaking for itself.
