Suspect Sentenced After Atlanta Break-In Linked to Stolen Hard Drives
A man accused of stealing unreleased music from Beyoncé has pleaded guilty in an Atlanta courtroom, avoiding a scheduled trial.
Guilty Plea and Sentence
According to court proceedings on Tuesday, Kelvin Evans accepted responsibility for the theft and received a five-year sentence. Two years will be served in custody, while the remaining time will be completed on probation.
As part of the plea agreement, a second charge was merged into the primary offense.
Evans was also ordered to avoid the location connected to the incident, have no contact with the victim, and avoid any further legal violations during probation.
Theft Involved Unreleased Beyoncé Material
Prosecutors said Evans was charged with criminal trespass and entering a vehicle with intent to commit theft after allegedly breaking into a rented 2024 Jeep Wagoneer belonging to Christopher Grant, a choreographer working with Beyoncé.
The incident reportedly occurred on July 8 in Atlanta.
Police said Grant returned to the vehicle and discovered a damaged window along with several stolen items, including suitcases and hard drives tied to Beyoncé’s upcoming Cowboy Carter Tour performances.
What Was Stolen?
According to the police report, the hard drives allegedly contained:
- Watermarked music files
- Unreleased Beyoncé songs
- Show footage plans
- Past and future set lists for the tour
Authorities have not publicly confirmed whether all stolen materials were fully recovered.
For the latest celebrity updates, stay tuned to Que Onda Magazine.