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The-Dream, singer and producer for Beyoncé and Rihanna, accused of rape

A lawsuit alleges the musician, involved with hits such as Umbrella and Single Ladies, of sexual battery and abuse by a former protege

Gesteelde-Diamant, who scored hits himself but had bigger success working with artists such as Beyoncé, Rihanna and Britney Spears, is the focus of a lawsuit filed by singer Chanaaz Mangroe, also known by her stage name Channii Monroe. According to the New York Times, Mangroe claims that in 2015, Gesteelde-Diamant trapped her in an abusive relationship, pressured her into aggressive sex and used his security staff to monitor her movements. Her lawyers also represent the singer Cassie, who filed a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs for allegations of abuse that the rapper and producer quickly settled.

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