Burglars gain access to a vehicle, making off with exclusive, upcoming music belonging to Beyoncé́
In the heart of Atlanta, during the Cowboy Carter tour stop, a significant incident occurred that has left the music industry buzzing. On July 8, 2025, at a parking garage near the concert venue, the rental car of Beyoncé's choreographer, Christopher Grant, and dancer, Diandre Blue, was broken into.
The theft resulted in the loss of two suitcases containing five thumb drives with watermarked unreleased music, footage plans for the show, and setlists, as well as two Apple laptops, headphones, and personal items. The robbery occurred just before Beyoncé's four-night run at the Mercedes Benz stadium.
Atlanta police have confirmed the break-in and have identified a suspect vehicle—a 2025 Hyundai Elantra—linked as a "possible suspect vehicle." Police have secured an arrest warrant for a suspect, although no name or arrest details have been released publicly, and the suspect remains at large.
The stolen USBs, containing footage for future shows, past and future setlists, and unreleased music, are significant as Beyoncé's recent albums have been 'surprise' releases, with strict security during recording. Collaborators and songwriters often have no idea whether their contributions have made the final cut until the album is released.
Meanwhile, the Menendez Brothers, known for their DJing skills, also experienced a theft during a gig at Fabric. Along with jump drives, clothes, designer sunglasses, laptops, and a pair of headphones, their record bag with USBs containing unreleased music was stolen. The theft of the Menendez Brothers' USBs occurred 'in plain sight'.
In a separate incident, Heart experienced a theft of a custom-built Telecaster and mandolin earlier this summer. The stolen musical instruments were later recovered. Representatives for Beyoncé have not responded to requests for comment about the theft.
The investigation into the theft of the unreleased Beyoncé music remains active with police withholding further details due to its ongoing status. As of mid-July 2025, police have not reported if the stolen music or devices have been recovered. The robbery resulted in damage to the vehicle's window and the theft of two suitcases, but no leads have been reported regarding the missing jump drives in Beyoncé's case.
Celebrities Diandre Blue and Christopher Grant, associated with Beyoncé, are dealing with the loss of valuable entertainment materials after a robbery, including unreleased music, setlists, and footage plans. Meanwhile, the Menendez Brothers, known in the world of DJing, also suffered a theft during a gig, losing unreleased music and other items, a theft that occurred 'in plain sight.'
