Atlanta Man Faces Trial for Allegedly Stealing Beyoncé's Unreleased Music: Will He Serve 6 Years in Prison?
Kelvin Evans, a 40-year-old Atlanta man, has decided to reject a plea deal and go to trial for allegedly stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from her choreographer's rental car. By turning down the plea deal, Evans now faces a maximum of 6 years in prison if convicted on charges of entering an automobile and criminal trespass. The prosecution is not backing down and is seeking the full six-year sentence for Evans, who is a convicted felon. The incident took place on July 8, 2025, during Beyoncé's Atlanta tour stop when Evans allegedly broke into a vehicle belonging to her choreographer and dancer, stealing items that included unreleased music and tour materials. Evans has been in Fulton County Jail since his arrest on August 26 and is scheduled to appear in court on May 7, with his trial set for May 11, 2026. Beyoncé's team is taking this security breach seriously, as it involved stolen intellectual property and confidential tour information. The hard drives containing the stolen material were watermarked, allowing for easy tracing if any leaked material were to surface online. Evans is now taking a gamble on his freedom by opting for a trial instead of accepting the plea deal offered to him.