On July 8, just two days before Beyoncé's anticipated performance, unreleased music and critical materials fell into the wrong hands when thieves broke into a rental vehicle owned by her choreographer and a dancer. The incident, which involved the smashing of a rear window, led to the theft of hard drives, personal belongings, and sensitive data, as confirmed by Atlanta police.
The police's report indicates that choreographer Christopher Grant and dancer Diandre Blue parked a rented Black Jeep Wagoneer to visit a nearby food hall, only to discover upon their return that two suitcases, containing crucial items for Beyoncé, had been stolen. Among the items missing were "five jump drives with watermarked music, unreleased tracks, planning footage for current and future shows, and the set list." In addition to the drives, a laptop, designer clothing, and Apple AirPods were also reported stolen.
Authorities have launched an investigation and issued an arrest warrant, although the name of the suspect has not yet been disclosed. Tracking technology on the stolen laptop and headphones may aid in recovering the stolen items, according to the police report.
As the Atlanta leg of her Cowboy Carter tour continues, Beyoncé has thrilled fans with her performances, including a surprise appearance by her husband, rapper Jay-Z, during one of the shows. Grant, who has worked with a range of renowned artists including Shakira, and Blue, who appeared with Beyoncé in a Super Bowl commercial earlier this year, now face a daunting situation as the investigation unfolds.
As of now, there has been no word from Beyoncé's representatives regarding the theft or its repercussions. The theft incident raises concerns about the security of artists' materials and the potential impact on ongoing performances.
The police's report indicates that choreographer Christopher Grant and dancer Diandre Blue parked a rented Black Jeep Wagoneer to visit a nearby food hall, only to discover upon their return that two suitcases, containing crucial items for Beyoncé, had been stolen. Among the items missing were "five jump drives with watermarked music, unreleased tracks, planning footage for current and future shows, and the set list." In addition to the drives, a laptop, designer clothing, and Apple AirPods were also reported stolen.
Authorities have launched an investigation and issued an arrest warrant, although the name of the suspect has not yet been disclosed. Tracking technology on the stolen laptop and headphones may aid in recovering the stolen items, according to the police report.
As the Atlanta leg of her Cowboy Carter tour continues, Beyoncé has thrilled fans with her performances, including a surprise appearance by her husband, rapper Jay-Z, during one of the shows. Grant, who has worked with a range of renowned artists including Shakira, and Blue, who appeared with Beyoncé in a Super Bowl commercial earlier this year, now face a daunting situation as the investigation unfolds.
As of now, there has been no word from Beyoncé's representatives regarding the theft or its repercussions. The theft incident raises concerns about the security of artists' materials and the potential impact on ongoing performances.
