Kelvin Evans, the man accused of stealing unreleased Beyoncé music and other sensitive materials from members of her touring team, is set to stand trial next week after rejecting a plea agreement. In addition, prosecutors leave him facing felony and misdemeanor charges tied to a break-in involving tour-related property. If convicted, he could face six years in prison given his prior record. The case moved forward this week after a final pretrial hearing confirmed the trial schedule.
The charges stem from a July 2025 incident during Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” tour stop in Atlanta. Members of her team reported that two suitcases were taken from a parked Jeep Wagoneer inside a Krog Street garage. Investigators said the vehicle’s rear window had been smashed, suggesting a forced entry into the secured parking area. The stolen items included flash drives containing unreleased, watermarked Beyoncé music, along with set lists, tour plans, laptops, and personal electronics. Moreover, some of the digital materials have still not been recovered despite investigative efforts.
Beyoncé Tour Crew Theft Case Heads to Trial Amid Prior Convictions
The incident involved members of Beyoncé’s creative production staff, including a choreographer and dancer. Their vehicle had been left in an Atlanta apartment complex garage before the performance in question. Surveillance footage later pointed to a 2025 Hyundai Elantra with Georgia plates, which investigators say was connected to the theft. Evidence and witness accounts placed Evans in possession of multiple black bags removed from the vehicle. He was later seen leaving the area on a bicycle after the items were transferred, reportedly.
Evans was arrested in September 2025 in Hapeville on a parole violation and later charged in connection with the break-in and vehicle entry allegations. Notably, court records show a criminal history spanning more than two decades, including convictions for armed robbery, aggravated assault, and vehicle theft. Prosecutors argue that his prior convictions could significantly increase potential sentencing exposure if a jury finds him guilty. Jury selection is expected to begin next week as the case moves into its trial phase.
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