The-Dream, famed songwriter and producer, is facing explosive allegations in a new lawsuit. A former protégée has accused him of sex trafficking, rape, and psychological manipulation.
The-Dream accused of sex trafficking in explosive lawsuit
The-Dream, legally known as Terius Gesteelde-Diamant, is in hot water after Chanaaz Mangroe, who worked with him in 2015, filed a lawsuit claiming he used his industry clout to manipulate and abuse her.
Accordng to reports, Mangroe, also known professionally as Channii Monroe, alleges that The-Dream lured her into an abusive relationship under the guise of offering a legitimate recording and publishing contract.
The lawsuit describes a pattern of behaviour where The-Dream allegedly subjected Mangroe to physical assaults, violent sexual encounters, and psychological manipulation.
Mangroe claims that The-Dream leveraged his connections with big names like Beyoncé and Rihanna to control her career and personal life.
The complaint also states that others in The-Dream’s circle witnessed or even assisted in the abuse, drawing parallels to recent allegations against other high-profile music industry figures, including Diddy and Ye (formerly known as Kanye West)
The-Dream’s checkered background surfaces
The-Dream has faced legal troubles before. He was arrested in 2014 on charges of felony assault, strangulation, reckless endangerment, and child endangerment.
These charges stemmed from allegations of beating his then-pregnant girlfriend but were dropped due to lack of evidence. He faced similar charges the following year, which were also dropped.
Despite these past incidents, The-Dream has maintained a prolific career, contributing to major hits like Rihanna’s Umbrella and Beyoncé’s Single Ladies.
However, these new allegations threaten to overshadow his musical achievements.
In response to the lawsuit, The-Dream denied all accusations, stating:
“These claims are untrue and defamatory. I oppose all forms of harassment and have always strived to help people realize their career goals.”
Mangroe’s lawsuit claims that The-Dream’s control over her life included dictating her social media usage, restricting her movements, and using threats and violence to maintain power over her.
The complaint details multiple instances of alleged sexual and physical abuse, including forced sex acts and threats involving intimate recordings.
The lawsuit, brought under California’s Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up Accountability Act, aims to hold The-Dream accountable for his alleged actions.
Mangroe hopes her story will shed light on the abuse within the music industry and prevent future incidents.