The-Dream Accused of Rape and Sexual Battery by Former Protégée in Lawsuit

A lawsuit filed against Terius Gesteelde-Diamant, also known as The-Dream, has made shocking allegations against the acclaimed songwriter and producer. The lawsuit was filed by Chanaaz Mangroe, who performed as Channii Monroe, accusing Gesteelde-Diamant of rape and sexual battery, unraveling a dark side of the music industry.

Exploitation and Abuse

The lawsuit details how in 2015, Gesteelde-Diamant allegedly lured Mangroe with promises of career advancement, only to subject her to an abusive relationship. She claims that she was repeatedly forced to have sex, strangled, and even coerced into filming intimate encounters, with threats of exposing the recordings to others.

A Respected Figure Revealed

Terius Gesteelde-Diamant, widely known as The-Dream, has been a prominent figure behind the scenes of the music industry. His influence spans over two decades, during which he has contributed to major hits for global stars including Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Mariah Carey. Notably, he has been associated with Beyoncé, contributing to her iconic tracks and studio albums since 2008.

An Alleged Abuser

Contrary to his public image, the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles paints a different picture of Gesteelde-Diamant. The suit portrays him as an exploitative and controlling figure, using promises of fame and success to manipulate and abuse an aspiring artist. The allegations describe a pattern of coercion, unwanted sexual advances, and physical abuse.

The lawsuit has brought to light the darker side of the music industry, prompting a closer examination of the dynamics and power structures at play behind the scenes.