Beyoncé's Unreleased Music Stolen at Cowboy Carter Tour Stop in Atlanta

Unreleased Beyoncé music and sensitive tour materials were stolen from her team's rental vehicle in Atlanta, just 48 hours before the superstar kicked off her highly anticipated Cowboy Carter Tour performances in the city.

The Incident

The theft occurred on July 8, 2025, around 8:10 p.m. in a parking deck at Krog Street Market when Christopher Grant (Beyoncé's choreographer) and Diandre Blue (one of her dancers) discovered that thieves had broken into their rental black Jeep Wagoneer through the back lift gate and stolen two suitcases containing highly sensitive materials.

What Was Stolen

According to police reports, the stolen items included:

• Unreleased, watermarked Beyoncé music on hard drives and jump drives
• Past and future set lists for the Cowboy Carter Tour
• Footage plans for upcoming Atlanta shows
• Personal sensitive information belonging to the musician
• Laptops, designer Tom Ford sunglasses, clothing, and Apple AirPods Max headphones

An officer wrote in the report that "the hard drives contained water-marked music, some unreleased music, footage plans for her show, and past and future set list."

Investigation Progress

Atlanta Police have secured an arrest warrant for a suspect, though the individual remains at large and their identity has not been released. The investigation utilized several key leads:

• Apple's "Find My" technology helped track stolen AirPods to an undisclosed location
• Surveillance footage from the parking deck entrance captured the incident
• Fingerprints were found on the rental vehicle
• Officers conducted suspicious stops based on tracking data

The investigation revealed that the suspect may have been driving a red 2025 Hyundai Elantra with a Georgia license plate.

Tour Impact and Context

The theft occurred at a critical moment in Beyoncé's tour schedule. The incident happened just two days before Beyoncé kicked off her four-night stand at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with her final Atlanta show taking place tonight (July 14, 2025).

Despite the setback, the Atlanta shows have been memorable, particularly Sunday night's performance when Jay-Z made a surprise appearance to perform "Crazy In Love" and "Public Service Announcement" - his second appearance on the Cowboy Carter Tour after Paris.

Industry Implications

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges artists face in protecting their intellectual property during tours. Unreleased music is typically among the most closely guarded assets in the entertainment industry, as leaks can significantly impact promotional strategies and commercial success.

The theft raises questions about:

• Security protocols for high-profile touring artists
• The vulnerability of storing sensitive materials in rental vehicles
• Potential impacts on future tour planning and setlist changes

What's Next

After concluding her Atlanta run tonight, Beyoncé will head to Las Vegas for the final two shows of her Cowboy Carter Tour on July 25 and 26. It remains unclear whether the theft will affect these upcoming performances or any future music releases.

The Atlanta Police Department's Larceny from Auto Unit continues to investigate, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward. Representatives for Beyoncé have not yet responded to requests for comment.

This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available from law enforcement and Beyoncé's representatives.