The-Dream was accused of a series of disturbing allegations in a new lawsuit filed by former protégée Chanaaz Mangroe.
On Tuesday, Mangroe, 33, claimed the singer-songwriter, 46, subjected her to ‘violent sexual acts and vicious psychological torture’ during their past relationship.
In court documents obtained by People, the aspiring musician alleged The-Dream, born Terius Gesteelde-Diamant, lured her into a relationship with false promises of launching her music career.
She was age 23 at the time when, according to the filing, The-Dream led the ‘vulnerable artist into an abusive, violent and manipulative relationship’ in 2015.
The-Dream is best known for penning top hits for Beyoncé, Rihanna and Mariah Carey.
The-Dream was accused of a series of disturbing allegations in a new lawsuit filed by former protégée Chanaaz Mangroe; seen onstage at Roots Picnic on June 1, 2024
The-Dream denied the allegations to The New York Times, calling them ‘untrue and defamatory.’
He also told the outlet that he’s ‘deeply offended and saddened’ by Mangroe’s accusations.
‘These claims are untrue and defamatory,’ he said in a statement shared with the outlet from his representative.
‘I oppose all forms of harassment and have always strived to help people realize their career goals. As someone committed to making a positive impact on my fellow artists and the world at large, I am deeply offended and saddened by these accusations.’
Mangroe, who performed under the stage name of Channii Monroe, filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles.
In the filing, she claimed he ‘told her that he would make her the next Beyoncé and Rihanna’ with promises to promote her music career.
However, he allegedly entrapped her in an abusive relationship, during which she said he repeatedly raped her and strangled her.
She also claimed she was a victim of revenge porn as he once filmed a intimate encounter and threatened to send it to other people.
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On Tuesday, Mangroe, 33, claimed the singer-songwriter, 46, subjected her to ‘violent sexual acts and vicious psychological torture’ during their past relationship; seen with Christina Millian in July 2009
The aspiring musician alleged The-Dream, born Terius Gesteelde-Diamant, lured her into a relationship with false promises of launching her music career; seen at Beyoncé’s Renaissance concert film premiere in November 2023
Mangroe also shared a statement with The New York Times and said she has been unable to pursue her dream of becoming a musician due to his alleged abuse.
‘What Dream did to me made it impossible to live the life I envisioned for myself and pursue my goals as a singer and songwriter,’ she said.
‘Ultimately, my silence has become too painful, and I realized that I need to tell my story to heal,’ she continued in the statement. ‘I hope that doing so will also help others and prevent future horrific abuse.’
The prolific songwriter was involved with making hits such as Rihanna’s Umbrella, Justin Bieber’s Baby and Mariah Carey’s Touch My Body.
He also helped make Beyoncé’s Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) and Break My Soul.
Having built a close bond with Beyoncé, The-Dream has also been credited on each of the 42-year-old superstar’s albums since 2008.
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She was age 23 at the time when, according to the filing, The-Dream led the ‘ vulnerable artist into an abusive, violent and manipulative relationship’ in 2015; Rich Paul, Steve Stoute, Jay-Z, Juan ‘OG’ Perez and The-Dream seen from left to right at the Grammys in February 2023
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