Serious allegations have been leveled against The Dream, the hitmaker behind chart-topping songs for Beyoncé and Rihanna. The alleged victim, Chanaz Mangro, has accused the music producer, whose real name is Terius Youngdale Nash, of rape and sexual assault. The complaint was filed in California, detailing claims of abuse, aggression and deception, which the Grammy Award winner promptly denied.
Dream accused of rape and assault
The recently filed lawsuit has created a stir in the entire industry, especially because the accused has a very prestigious position. However, after Diddy’s scandal, the allegations against big names have now raised eyebrows and suspicions. In her lawsuit, Chanaze Mangro claims that she was introduced to The Dream in 2014 at the age of 23.
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According to Variety, when she aspired to make her mark in the industry, she was shown several dream jobs, including having a blockbuster song written for her, securing an opening slot on Beyoncé’s tour, and sponsorship for a visa extension by the producer’s team, who invited her to join his musical partner Tricky Stewart in Atlanta. However, she further alleged that her association with The Dream turned violent.
Dream denies rape allegations
The American singer-songwriter from Georgia denied these claims in his statement to the New York Times, calling them “untrue and outrageous.” He said, “I oppose all forms of harassment and have always strived to help people achieve their career goals.” Furthermore, the R&B artist stressed how disrespected he felt, reiterating, “As someone committed to being a positive influence on my fellow artists and the entire world, I am deeply hurt and saddened by these allegations.”
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Accusations against The Dream
The lawsuit filed by Mangro paints a disturbing picture. She has alleged that Dream subjected her to a horrific torture. According to the lawsuit, it began with stalking behavior. After coming to the US on a visa from the Netherlands, Mangro alleges that Dream gained complete control over her life. The allegations became even more severe, including physical violence by locking her in a dark place and forcing her to perform sexual acts. Mangro also describes instances of physical harm, including strangulation and making her drink alcohol against her will. “In fact, Dream used Ms. Mangro for his base desires, which manifested in violent sexual acts and cruel psychological torture,” the lawsuit states.
The lawsuit also alleges that Dream disregarded her consent during sex and committed acts of rape in various locations, including a van and a movie theater. “My silence has become too painful, and I realized I needed to tell my story. I hope doing so will help others and prevent horrific abuse in the future,” Mangro said in a statement, according to Variety.
