Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Beyoncé's Unreleased Music and Tour Plans
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Kelvin Evans pleaded guilty to criminal trespass and entering a vehicle with intent to commit theft, avoiding a jury trial. He was sentenced to five years, including two years in prison and three years on probation, and must stay away from the victims and the location. The theft occurred in July 2025 from a rental vehicle belonging to Beyoncé's choreographer and dancer.
Facts First
- Kelvin Evans pleaded guilty to criminal trespass and entering a vehicle with intent to commit theft.
- He was sentenced to five years (two in prison, three on probation) and ordered to stay away from the victims.
- The stolen items included unreleased Beyoncé music, footage plans for her live show, and set lists.
- Surveillance video showed Evans removing suitcases from the vehicle; prosecutors claim they were 'never seen again'.
- Evans had previously rejected a plea agreement offering the same five-year sentence.
What Happened
Kelvin Evans pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Fulton County Superior Court to criminal trespass and entering a vehicle with the intent to commit theft. The plea was entered to avoid a jury trial. Evans was sentenced to five years, which includes two years in prison and three years on probation. The court also ordered Evans to stay away from the victims and the location of the theft.
The theft occurred in July 2025, when stolen items taken from a rental vehicle belonging to Beyoncé's choreographer and one of her dancers included hard drives containing unreleased Beyoncé music, footage plans for her live show, and previous and upcoming set lists. An arrest warrant for the suspect was issued on July 14, 2025, and investigators arrested Evans in August 2025.
Prosecutors described surveillance video showing Evans removing black suitcases from the vehicle and carrying them into a building connected to his sister. They stated the suitcases were 'never seen again'. In an interview, Evans referred to himself as the 'king thief of Atlanta'. Evans' niece told police she received an iPhone and several chargers that were among the items reported as stolen.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan, the theft of unreleased music and tour plans may delay or alter your experience of Beyoncé's future work. The security of creative intellectual property is a concern for the industry. For the public, the case demonstrates a legal resolution where a suspect opted for a guilty plea, resulting in a defined prison and probation sentence.
What's Next
Evans will begin serving his two-year prison sentence. His three-year probation period and the order to stay away from the victims and the theft location will follow. The disposition of the stolen hard drives remains unclear, as prosecutors claim they were never seen again. The resolution of this case may allow Beyoncé's team to proceed with their creative plans.