Suspect Arrested in Theft of Unreleased Beyoncé Music
Kelvin Evans was arrested for stealing hard drives with unreleased Beyoncé music from a rental SUV during a tour stop in Atlanta.
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Overview
- Kelvin Evans was arrested by Atlanta police for stealing hard drives containing unreleased Beyoncé music.
- The theft occurred from a rental SUV belonging to Beyoncé's choreographer during a July tour stop.
- Investigators have not yet recovered the stolen hard drives, and the investigation is ongoing.
- The stolen items were in suitcases that were taken from a Jeep Wagoneer rental vehicle.
- Choreographer Christopher Grant and singer Diandre Blue reported the theft after discovering the trunk window was smashed.
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Center-leaning sources cover the theft of Beyoncé's unreleased music with a neutral, fact-based approach. They prioritize clear reporting of the arrest, the items stolen, and the ongoing investigation, avoiding loaded language or speculative commentary. The focus remains on objective information dissemination, presenting details without editorial bias.
"The incident occurred in July, during Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" tour stop in Atlanta, where she performed a total of four shows at Mercedes-Benz Stadium from July 10 through July 14."
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Kelvin Evans was arrested in connection with the theft of unreleased Beyoncé music and charged with breaking into a rental SUV to steal the items. He was also arrested on a parole violation and held on a $20,000 bond.
Thieves stole two suitcases containing flash drives with unreleased music, laptops, show blueprints, setlists, designer sunglasses, clothes, and a pair of AirPods Max from the rental SUV.
Investigators used GPS pings from the stolen gear and surveillance footage from multiple locations to identify the vehicle and Kelvin Evans as the suspect.
As of the latest reports, the stolen hard drives containing unreleased Beyoncé music have not yet been recovered.
The theft occurred in July during a tour stop in Atlanta just two days before the start of Beyoncé's “Cowboy Carter” tour stop, representing a significant security breach during a major tour.
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