Burglars Swipe Unreleased Beyoncé Tracks: Car Heist Yields Unheard Music
Break-in at Beyoncé's Choreographer's Vehicle: Unreleased Music, Tour Plans Stolen
In a shocking turn of events, Beyoncé's unreleased music, along with footage, concert plans, set lists, and personal items, were stolen from the rental car of her choreographer Christopher Grant in Atlanta on July 8, 2025. The theft involved two suitcases containing two MacBooks and five jump drives that held the unreleased music and other sensitive materials.
The incident occurred at a parking deck near Krog Street Market, and the car's back window was smashed. Police have identified a suspect vehicle, a 2025 red Hyundai Elantra, and secured an arrest warrant, but the suspect remains at large.
The targeted jump drives reportedly contained watermarked unreleased music, meaning that any leaked material could be traced, which may help mitigate damage from the theft. Police have used tracking software like "Find My" to attempt to locate the stolen Apple devices.
Other items stolen from the vehicle included clothes, designer sunglasses, laptops, a pair of headphones, and luxury accessories. Representatives for Beyoncé have not responded to requests for comment regarding the missing jump drives.
Beyoncé's unreleased music is a concern for the singer, as her recent albums have been 'surprise' releases. The theft occurred just before her four-night run at the Mercedes Benz stadium, adding urgency to the investigation.
This incident is not the first of its kind in the music industry. In a similar case, the Menendez Brothers had a record bag with USBs containing unreleased music stolen while they were DJing at Fabric. However, the status of the Menendez Brothers' stolen music remains unknown.
In another related incident, a custom-built Telecaster and mandolin from Heart's stage in Atlantic City were later recovered after being stolen earlier this summer.
The robbery of Beyoncé's vehicle took place during her Cowboy Carter tour in Atlanta. A spokesperson for Atlanta police confirmed the break-in, and the incident was first reported by Atlanta's Channel 2. As of late July 2025, no publicly reported updates on the suspect's arrest or recovery of the stolen materials have emerged.
| Aspect | Details | |----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | Date of theft | July 8, 2025 | | Location | Parking deck near Krog Street Market, Atlanta | | Items stolen | Two MacBook laptops, five jump drives with unreleased music, footage, tour plans, set lists, luxury accessories | | Possible suspect vehicle | 2025 red Hyundai Elantra | | Police action | Arrest warrant secured; suspect not yet in custody | | Protective measures | Music watermarked; devices tracked via "Find My" | | Other items stolen | Clothes, designer sunglasses, laptops, a pair of headphones, luxury accessories | | Tour | Cowboy Carter tour | | Location of tour | Atlanta, Georgia | | Venue | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | | Number of shows | Four | | Status of investigation | Ongoing; no updates as of late July 2025 |
Celebrities like Beyoncé rely heavily on their unreleased music for surprise album drops, and the theft of unreleased music, tour plans, and sensitive materials from her choreographer's vehicle could potentially disrupt her upcoming performances. The stolen jump drives, containing watermarked music, may aid investigators in tracking down the perpetrators and minimizing damage to the singer's career.
