The dream accused of assault in an explosives lawsuit

Mangroe said she was only 21 when Dream's childhood friend contacted her on social media in 2014 and asked her to send him music. According to the lawsuit, Dream's team asked her to meet and record the star in person, “which she happily agreed to.”

But her excitement soon faded.

Mangroe – originally from the Netherlands – accused Dream of using his age and influence to 'manipulate, coerce and control' her. He allegedly told her she could have a special “sanctuary” relationship with him if she did what he said – and told her he had the same relationship with him. Beyoncé And Rihanna.

She claimed that Dream promised her recording and publishing contracts with major labels and would sponsor the extension of her visa. He also allegedly told her she would be opening for Beyoncé's tour.

But Mangroe argued that Dream soon controlled “all aspects” of her life, allegedly telling her where she could live, who she could talk to and what she could eat and drink.

She also alleged that he subjected her to “violent sexual encounters that left her severely bruised,” including raping her in the back of a sprinter van after forcing her to perform separate sex acts at a movie theater, according to the suit filed Tuesday . .

Mangroe claimed that Dream “forced” her to drink excessive amounts of alcohol, allegedly pouring liquor down her throat while pulling her head back. She claimed he also recorded her sex acts to allegedly blackmail her into silence.

She is suing Dream, his record label Contra Paris LLC and Epic Records, accusing the companies of facilitating his “depraved behavior.”

“This is yet another horrific example of how men in the music industry use their power and influence to manipulate and harm others. “Dream, just as Sean Combs did to Ms. Ventura and others, used his status as a prominent artist and producer to subject Ms. Mangroe to brutal physical, psychological and sexual abuse,” they continued. “While she will never fully recover from what he and those who supported him did to her, her willingness to speak out now is a testament to her extraordinary strength. We are honored to represent her.”

Mangroe also addressed her lawsuit, telling us that “choosing to speak out about the trauma I survived has been one of the most difficult decisions of my life, but ultimately what Dream did to me made it impossible to live to lead the way I envisioned for myself. and pursuing my goals as a singer and songwriter. Ultimately, my silence became too painful and I realized that I need to tell my story to heal. I hope this will help others too and prevent future horrific abuse.

The Dream denied her allegations, calling them “false” and “defamatory.”