Beyoncé’s recent tour stop in Atlanta took a troubling turn when a thumb drive containing unreleased music was stolen from a rental car. The incident happened on July 8, while a choreographer and dancer for the tour were having dinner. When they returned to their Jeep Wagoneer, they found the windows smashed and several items missing.
Among the stolen items were two suitcases, a pair of sunglasses, Apple headphones, two laptops, and five thumb drives. One of these thumb drives held some of Beyoncé’s unreleased tracks, according to a police report. The choreographer, Christopher Grant, expressed concern about the sensitive information on his computers, stating that he was carrying important material for the singer.
The police report detailed that the missing thumb drives contained watermarked music, unreleased tracks, show footage plans, and set lists for past and future performances. Surveillance footage from the area is available, and an arrest warrant has been issued for an unidentified suspect.
Atlanta police have noted that car thefts are common in the area. Beyoncé has not yet commented on the theft. She has been busy with her Cowboy Carter Tour, which began in April and is set to wrap up later this month. Recently, she made headlines when a flying car prop malfunctioned during a concert, but she assured the audience that she was safe.
This incident raises concerns about security for artists on tour and the potential risks involved in handling unreleased material. As the investigation continues, fans and the public are left hoping for a swift resolution.