Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car

May 13, 2026

A 41-year-old man named Kelvin Evans received a two-year prison sentence after breaking into a rental vehicle and stealing items belonging to members of Beyoncé's touring crew. The theft occurred in an Atlanta parking garage in July 2025, where Evans smashed the rear window of a Jeep Wagoneer rented by the singer's choreographer and dancer, taking luggage that contained unreleased music on hard drives along with laptops and luxury items. Surveillance footage captured Evans's red Hyundai at both the crime scene and later at an apartment with the stolen suitcases, leading to his arrest in August.

Who is affected

Kelvin Evans (sentenced to prison)
Christopher Grant (Beyoncé's choreographer whose belongings were stolen)
Diandre Blue (dancer whose belongings were stolen)
Beyoncé (whose unreleased music and personal sensitive information were on the stolen hard drives)

What action is being taken

Evans is serving a two-year prison sentence
Evans is being held in jail (since his arrest in August of last year)
Evans is under three years of probation

Why it matters

This case matters because it involves the theft of unreleased music from one of the world's biggest musical artists, which could have resulted in unauthorized distribution or leaks that would undermine Beyoncé's creative control and commercial interests. The theft also included personal sensitive information belonging to the artist, raising privacy and security concerns. The case demonstrates the security vulnerabilities that touring artists and their teams face, even with valuable and sensitive materials in their possession.

What's next

Evans must stay away from the victims (Christopher Grant and Diandre Blue)
Evans must stay away from the car park where the theft occurred
Evans will serve three years of probation following his prison sentence

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