The music industry is in shock by the shocking accusations made against Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant, the renowned songwriter and producer of many successes for A-list celebrities like Beyoncé and Rihanna. A former protégé, Chanaaz Mangroe, started a firestorm on Tuesday when he filed a complaint in a Los Angeles district court, launching a barrage of accusations against Epic Records, Gesteelde-Diamant, and Contra Paris, LLC, a business he co-owns.
Mangroe has made some quite fiery claims. She says Gesteelde-Diamant put her through a nightmare of rape, physical abuse, and psychological warfare under the pretense of assisting her in reaching the dizzying heights of fame similar to Beyoncé and Rihanna. The lawsuit describes a long list of horrifying incidents, such as claims of strangulation and rape, as well as a disturbing story about Gesteelde-Diamant recording a sexual encounter and using it as a weapon to threaten her with public disgrace.
Fans and other artists find it difficult to reconcile Gesteelde-Diamant’s public image with the horrific behavior detailed in Mangroe’s lawsuit, a scandal that has rocked the industry. The music legend, who was formerly regarded as having the Midas touch, is now facing serious consequences as a result of these shocking charges.