R&B Star The-Dream Accused of Rape and Sex Trafficking

Terius "The-Dream" Gesteelde-Diamant, a prominent songwriter and producer for artists like Beyoncé and Rihanna, has been accused of rape, physical assault, and psychological manipulation by former protégée Chanaaz Mangroe. The lawsuit, filed in a Los Angeles district court, also names Epic Records and Contra Paris, LLC. Mangroe alleges that Gesteelde-Diamant promised to advance her music career but instead subjected her to violent and manipulative behavior. Representatives for Gesteelde-Diamant and Epic Records have denied the allegations.