The-Dream, a prominent musician and producer known for his work with Beyoncé, Rihanna, and other artists, is facing a lawsuit from a former protégé. The lawsuit includes allegations of sex trafficking, sexual battery, and rape.
The plaintiff, Chanaaz Mangroe, also known as Channii Monroe, claims that The-Dream manipulated her into an abusive and violent relationship under the guise of helping her with a music contract. The suit describes instances of physical assaults, forced sexual acts, and emotional manipulation, including threats of silence through intimate recordings.
Mangroe alleges that the record labels owned by The-Dream, Contra Paris LLC and Epic Records, played a role in facilitating his abusive behavior towards her. Both labels are named as defendants in the lawsuit.
In response to the lawsuit, The-Dream, whose real name is Terius Gesteelde-Diamant, denies the allegations, calling them untrue and defamatory. He expresses a commitment to helping artists achieve their career goals and condemns harassment in any form.
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The-Dream is a multi-Grammy Award-winning songwriter and producer responsible for major hits in the music industry. His alleged history of violence and misogyny towards women comes to light in the lawsuit filed by Mangroe.
Mangroe details her experience of meeting The-Dream and being coerced into a relationship with him in pursuit of success in the music industry. She claims he manipulated and exploited her, leading to a traumatic and nightmarish ordeal.
The lawsuit also mentions instances of sexual coercion, violence, and control exerted by The-Dream over Mangroe, leading to claims of sex trafficking. The plaintiff seeks justice and accountability for the harm caused to her and other female artists in the industry.
