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Music Producer The-Dream Is Accused of Rape in New Lawsuit

The-Dream is accused of raping an aspiring singer in 2014, claiming the producer subjected her to 'a prolonged nightmare.'

The-Dream, a GRAMMY-winning producer behind hits like Beyonce's "Single Ladies," Kanye West's "No Church in the Wild" and Rihanna's "Umbrella," has been accused of rape and assault by a former aspiring singer in a new lawsuit. According to court documents obtained by ET, Chanaaz Mangroe (professionally known as Channii Monroe) claims The-Dream (real name Terius Gesteelde-Diamant) promised he would help her "become part of his so-called 'sanctuary,' like he did for Beyonce and Rihanna," but instead subjected her to a "prolonged nightmare" that included rape and "horrific psychological manipulation." ET has reached out to The-Dream for comment, but in a statement provided to The New York Times, a rep for the singer vehemently denied the accusations and asserted the "claims are untrue and defamatory."

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