Just two days before Beyoncé launched her four-night Cowboy Carter residency at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a major security breach rocked her tour preparations. According to an Atlanta Police Department report, the theft took place on July 8 and involved sensitive tour materials, including unreleased music and show plans.
Unreleased Tracks, Show Plans Stolen from Rental Vehicle
The incident occurred when Beyoncé’s choreographer Christopher Grant and dancer Diandre Blue parked their 2024 Jeep Wagoneer at a busy Atlanta food hall around 8:09 p.m. After an hour, they returned to find the rear window smashed and two suitcases missing. Among the stolen items were five thumb drives containing unreleased Beyoncé tracks, concert setlists, show blueprints, and confidential footage. Thieves also took two MacBook laptops, Apple headphones, designer clothes, and other personal items.
Grant reportedly informed police that some of the data on the drives included highly sensitive content related to Beyoncé, raising fears of a potential leak.
Police Identify Suspect Vehicle, Investigation Ongoing
Surveillance footage captured the theft in action and identified a red 2025 Hyundai Elantra as the suspect vehicle. Light fingerprints were recovered at the scene, and location-tracking technology on the stolen electronics led officers to a nearby area. While police have identified a suspect and issued an arrest warrant, the name has not been released. It remains uncertain if any of the stolen data has been recovered.
Tour Marches On Despite Breach
Despite the incident, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour continues to be a massive success. After wrapping up her Atlanta shows on Monday, the tour will conclude with two final performances in Las Vegas later this month. The breach, however, has raised fresh concerns about security during major music tours.