Diddy Documentary Spurs Streaming Surge for 50 Cent
Rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson experienced a significant increase in streaming numbers for his music following the release of a highly anticipated docuseries about Sean “Diddy” Combs. The docuseries, titled “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” premiered on Netflix on December 2, bringing attention to both artists’ music.
Diddy Documentary Spurs Streaming Surge for 50 Cent
In the week from December 5 to December 11, Jackson’s music gathered a remarkable 27.9 million streams in the United States. This marks a 30% increase compared to the 21.3 million streams from the previous week, according to data from Luminate. Meanwhile, Combs also saw a rise in streams, although his numbers remained significantly lower.
Streaming Data Breakdown
- 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson): 27.9 million streams (30% increase)
- Diddy: 1 million streams (50% increase)
- P. Diddy: 619,000 streams (32% increase)
- Puff Daddy: 764,000 streams (32% increase)
During the same timeframe, 50 Cent made impressive gains on Spotify’s charts. He jumped 54 spots on the U.S. artists chart, moving from No. 199 to No. 145. Additionally, he rose 26 places on the global artists chart, from No. 136 to No. 110. In contrast, Diddy did not appear on either chart for top streamed artists.
Docuseries Performance
The success of the documentary correlates directly with the boost in streaming figures. “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” logged nearly 22 million total minutes viewed within its first six days on Netflix. This made it the most-watched show in the U.S. for the week of December 1 to December 7, and it was also the second-most viewed globally, only behind the new season of “Stranger Things.”
The significant streaming boost for both artists highlights the impact of the documentary and its ability to captivate audiences.
