Lemonheads' Evan Dando Accused of Sending Unsolicited Explicit Videos; Enters Treatment
Evan Dando, frontman of The Lemonheads, is facing accusations of sending unsolicited, sexually explicit videos to a fan via X. Dando has been admitted to a local hospital for mental health treatment.
Note: This article contains descriptions of alleged sexual misconduct that may disturb some readers.
A Lemonheads fan has accused singer Evan Dando of sending her a series of unsolicited, sexually explicit videos via X. The story was initially reported on Tony Ortega’s The Underground Bunker—a blog known for its coverage of Scientology. Following the report, a representative for Dando issued a statement: “Evan Dando has long struggled with mental health issues dating back to his childhood. He’s been admitted to a local hospital where he’s receiving comprehensive help from experienced doctors and mental health professionals.”
The woman, pseudonymously identified as Dawn, told Ortega that she used to interact with Dando on X, often discussing art. Last October, when the Lemonheads released Love Chant, Dawn sent Dando a congratulatory message. According to a screenshot of the messages published on The Underground Bunker (which Pitchfork has not independently verified), Dando replied on February 4 with the message: “Cool I’m sorry I’m an exhibitionist.”
Dawn responded: “Don’t ever apologize for being you, my friend. Always be unapologetic. And you.”
The next morning, Dawn says she woke up to several more messages from Dando, including a request for “an art photo.” This was followed by a video. Dawn described the video: “It’s him sitting in a basement or something, and he’s fully masturbating. You can see his penis, and his face. It’s definitely him. He’s filming it from a weird angle.” The day after opening the first video, Dawn received a second video of Dando masturbating. Dando then sent a message stating, “Ok sorry thanks I just need an outlet Cheers.”
“I’ve never felt anger like that,” Dawn told Ortega. “Don’t call me an outlet, that’s gross.”
Dando previously addressed his struggles with drug addiction and mental illness in his upcoming 2025 memoir, Rumors of My Demise.
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