Unreleased Beyoncé Music Stolen from Car During Cowboy Carter Tour

During the highly anticipated Cowboy Carter tour, Beyoncé's unreleased music, along with show plans, concert set lists, and other sensitive materials, was stolen from a car in Atlanta. The incident occurred just days before the singer's final performance in the city, raising concerns about the security of her upcoming shows.

The theft took place on July 8, two days before Beyoncé's four-day residency at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. According to the Atlanta Police Department, a suspect has been arrested, though their identity remains undisclosed. The police report detailed that the stolen items included five thumb drives containing unreleased music, as well as two MacBook laptops, Apple headphones, and luxury clothing and accessories.

Beyoncé's choreographer, Christopher Grant, and dancer Diandre Blue reported that they had parked their rental car, a 2024 Jeep Wagoneer, at a food hall in the city around 8:09 pm local time. When they returned just after 9 pm, they discovered the trunk window had been damaged, and two suitcases had been taken. Grant told officers that he was carrying sensitive information for Beyoncé, according to the police incident report.

The police identified a possible suspect vehicle as a 2025 red Hyundai Elantra. They noted that