Just days before kicking off a four-night run in Atlanta for her Cowboy Carter tour, Beyoncé has suffered a major security breach. Members of her team reported to police the theft of hard drives containing unreleased music, visual content, and confidential tour materials, raising concerns across the music industry.
According to an Atlanta police report filed on July 8, the incident occurred less than 48 hours before Beyoncé’s first concert at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Choreographer Christopher Grant and dancer Diandre Blue parked their Jeep Wagoneer around 8:09 PM, only to return and find the rear window smashed and two suitcases missing.
Among the stolen items were hard drives loaded with sensitive files related to Beyoncé’s upcoming performance, including watermarked unreleased tracks, video production plans, and setlists—both from past shows and planned future dates.
Police confirmed that the contents could have significant artistic and commercial value. Also reported missing: a laptop, designer sunglasses, and clothing. The Atlanta Police Department cautioned that the case remains open, and details may change as the investigation progresses.
This breach comes at a critical moment in Beyoncé’s tour, which has drawn global attention for its innovative staging and genre-defying visuals. The stolen material may impact future production decisions if not recovered swiftly.
Fans and industry insiders now await updates on whether the files can be retrieved—or if new music from Queen Bey has potentially been compromised.