The-Dream Accused of Physical Abuse and Rape in New Lawsuit
variety.comSteven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer Singer-songwriter The-Dream, best known as a solo performer and for his work penning massive hits for Rihanna and Beyoncé, has been accused of sexual and physical assault in a new lawsuit filed by a woman named Chanaaz Mangroe (a/k/a Channii Monroe).
The suit, filed in California federal court today, lays out accusations of abuse, violence and manipulation. The complaint names The-Dream, whose real name is Terius Adamu Ya Gesteelde-Diamant, as well as his label Contra Paris, LLC and Epic Records.
In a statement to the New York Times, The-Dream denied the accusations. “These claims are untrue and defamatory,” he said. “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, now 33, claims that she was introduced to The-Dream in 2014 when she was 23, working in the United States on an international visa from the Netherlands.
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