R&B Star The-Dream Faces Rape and Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Singer and producer The-Dream has been accused of rape and sexual battery by his former protégée, Chanaaz Mangroe, in a lawsuit filed in California. Mangroe alleges that The-Dream lured her into an abusive and sexually violent relationship under the guise of helping her music career. The lawsuit also names The-Dream's record label, Contra Paris LLC, and Epic Records as defendants, claiming they facilitated his behavior. The-Dream's representatives have not commented on the allegations.