The-Dream accused of rape and sex trafficking: details of the new lawsuit by Chanaaz Mangroe, 33
6 june 2024 в 22:13
The-Dream has been accused of rape, sexual assault, and sex trafficking in a new lawsuit filed on Tuesday, June 4th by Chanaz Mangro. Chanaz, 33, claims she met the producer, whose real name is Terius Adamu Ya Gestelde-Diamant, 46, when she was a young adult, and alleges that he used his connections with many celebrities to manipulate her, according to Pitchfork. The-Dream denies the allegations.
Following the lawsuit, Chanaz’s lawyers Douglas H. Wigdor and Meredith Fairto released a statement, comparing the accusations to recent legal troubles of Sean «Diddy» Combs. «This is another horrific example of how men in the music industry use their power and influence to manipulate and harm others. Dream, like Sean Combs with Miss Ventura and others, used his position as a well-known performer and producer to subject Miss Mangro to brutal physical, psychological, and sexual violence. While she will never fully recover from what he and those who supported him did to her, her willingness to speak out now is a testament to her exceptional strength. We feel honored to represent her», - they said.
After the troubling accusations, learn more about The-Dream here.
Chanaz claimed she met The-Dream when she was 23 years old in 2014. She said she traveled to Los Angeles to work with him in 2015, according to court documents obtained by Pitchfork. She said the producer pressured her to drink alcohol, smoke marijuana, and have sex with him. «He assured her that sex with him was 'part of the process,' and he could write hit songs for her only if she agreed to tell him everything about herself», - the lawsuit states. «During her stay in Los Angeles, if Miss Mangro and Dream were in the studio at the same time, he expected her to be available for sex with him at any time he demanded it».
The lawsuit states that soon after the session, she returned home to the Netherlands, and then went back to The-Dream's home in Atlanta, where he began to «control» her. «He told Miss Mangro that she needed to contact him every day, she had to be available to him whenever he called, and she should depend only on him for everything she needed», - the lawsuit states. She claims that during her time in Georgia, she was sexually harassed, and ultimately lost her contract with Epic Records.
Chanaz also released a statement about coming forward. «The decision to speak out about the trauma I experienced was one of the most difficult decisions in my life, but ultimately 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. Ultimately, my silence became too painful, and I realized I needed to tell my story to heal. I hope that this will also help others and prevent future horrific abuses», - she said.
After the lawsuit was filed, the producer released a statement, claiming they are false, The New York Times. «These allegations are false and defamatory», - he told the publication. «I am opposed to all forms of harassment and have always sought to help people achieve their career goals. As a person committed to making a positive impact on my colleagues and the world at large, I am deeply offended and saddened by these accusations».
Although much of his work has been done behind the scenes, The-Dream has been a co-writer of countless hits, including Beyoncé's «Single Ladies», - Rihanna’s «Umbrella», - Justin Bieber’s «Baby», - Kanye West’s «All of the Lights», - and many more. He has also released seven solo albums.
In addition to his songwriting work, The-Dream has also been a producer of many hits that he has written. He has been behind the boards for many hits from artists such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Ciara.
The-Dream has been married three times. His first two marriages were to Nivea and Christina Milian. He has been married to LaLonne Martinez since 2014
Following the lawsuit, Chanaz’s lawyers Douglas H. Wigdor and Meredith Fairto released a statement, comparing the accusations to recent legal troubles of Sean «Diddy» Combs. «This is another horrific example of how men in the music industry use their power and influence to manipulate and harm others. Dream, like Sean Combs with Miss Ventura and others, used his position as a well-known performer and producer to subject Miss Mangro to brutal physical, psychological, and sexual violence. While she will never fully recover from what he and those who supported him did to her, her willingness to speak out now is a testament to her exceptional strength. We feel honored to represent her», - they said.
After the troubling accusations, learn more about The-Dream here.
Chanaz claimed she met The-Dream when she was 23 years old in 2014. She said she traveled to Los Angeles to work with him in 2015, according to court documents obtained by Pitchfork. She said the producer pressured her to drink alcohol, smoke marijuana, and have sex with him. «He assured her that sex with him was 'part of the process,' and he could write hit songs for her only if she agreed to tell him everything about herself», - the lawsuit states. «During her stay in Los Angeles, if Miss Mangro and Dream were in the studio at the same time, he expected her to be available for sex with him at any time he demanded it».
The lawsuit states that soon after the session, she returned home to the Netherlands, and then went back to The-Dream's home in Atlanta, where he began to «control» her. «He told Miss Mangro that she needed to contact him every day, she had to be available to him whenever he called, and she should depend only on him for everything she needed», - the lawsuit states. She claims that during her time in Georgia, she was sexually harassed, and ultimately lost her contract with Epic Records.
Chanaz also released a statement about coming forward. «The decision to speak out about the trauma I experienced was one of the most difficult decisions in my life, but ultimately 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. Ultimately, my silence became too painful, and I realized I needed to tell my story to heal. I hope that this will also help others and prevent future horrific abuses», - she said.
After the lawsuit was filed, the producer released a statement, claiming they are false, The New York Times. «These allegations are false and defamatory», - he told the publication. «I am opposed to all forms of harassment and have always sought to help people achieve their career goals. As a person committed to making a positive impact on my colleagues and the world at large, I am deeply offended and saddened by these accusations».
Although much of his work has been done behind the scenes, The-Dream has been a co-writer of countless hits, including Beyoncé's «Single Ladies», - Rihanna’s «Umbrella», - Justin Bieber’s «Baby», - Kanye West’s «All of the Lights», - and many more. He has also released seven solo albums.
In addition to his songwriting work, The-Dream has also been a producer of many hits that he has written. He has been behind the boards for many hits from artists such as Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Ciara.
The-Dream has been married three times. His first two marriages were to Nivea and Christina Milian. He has been married to LaLonne Martinez since 2014
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