In an unfortunate turn of events, Beyoncé's unreleased music and other sensitive materials were stolen from a vehicle parked in Atlanta, just days before her much-anticipated Cowboy Carter tour stop in the city. The incident took place on July 8, which was merely two days prior to the singer's inaugural performance in Atlanta, as reported by local authorities.
The theft involved hard drives containing unreleased songs, tour plans, and set lists, among other items, taken from a rental vehicle used by Beyoncé’s choreographer, Christopher Grant, and dancer, Diandre Blue. According to the police report, the duo had parked their rented Black Jeep Wagoneer and entered a nearby food hall, only to return and find the rear window shattered and their belongings missing.
Choreographer Grant and dancer Blue informed the police that the stolen items included "five jump drives containing watermarked music," unreleased tracks, and crucial footage plans for previous and upcoming shows. Other valuable items such as a laptop, designer clothing, and Apple AirPods were also reported stolen. Local law enforcement said that an arrest warrant has been issued, although the suspect’s identity has not been disclosed.
The police utilized tracking technology linked to the laptop and headphones to trace the stolen items, along with gathering fingerprint evidence from the vehicle. However, it remains unclear if the stolen materials, particularly the unreleased music, have been recovered.
Beyoncé has been actively performing in Atlanta as part of her Cowboy Carter tour, which began on July 10 and concluded with her final show on Monday night. In a delightful surprise for fans, her husband, rapper Jay Z, made an appearance during the third night of her show in the city, adding to the excitement of the event.
Both Grant and Blue are notable figures in the music industry, with Grant having collaborated with other renowned artists such as Shakira, and Blue being recognized for his role alongside Beyoncé in a 2024 Super Bowl commercial, during which she introduced two singles from her Cowboy Carter album.
