Nationwide — Kelvin Evans, the man who broke into a car and stole hard drives that contained Beyoncé’s unreleased music, has been sentenced in Atlanta, Georgia, after pleading guilty. He received two years in prison and additional probation.
The ruling came from Fulton County Superior Court on Tuesday, bringing the case to a close just as jury selection had begun. Judge Jane C. Barwick imposed a five-year sentence in total, with two years to serve in prison and three years on probation, according to Hot 97.
Evans also faced charges of entering an automobile and criminal trespass. As part of the agreement, the court ordered him to avoid all contact with the victims and stay away from the parking facility linked to the break-in.
The case relied heavily on surveillance footage presented by prosecutors. Video evidence showed a red vehicle near a Krog Street parking deck alongside a rental SUV connected to members of Beyoncé’s tour team. Another clip showed Evans unloading luggage at an apartment complex.
Investigators said the stolen items belonged to Beyoncé’s choreographer Christopher Grant and dancer Diandre Blue. The items included MacBook laptops, luxury clothing, and Apple headphones, along with hard drives holding sensitive production files.
Authorities said the hard drives contained unreleased music and private project material tied to Beyoncé’s tour. The theft happened on July 8, 2025, when the victims returned to their parked Jeep Wagoneer and found a smashed window and missing belongings.
Police later tracked the stolen devices to Hapeville after matching them to the red vehicle seen in surveillance footage. Evans was arrested on August 26, 2025, and stayed in custody until sentencing. He originally pleaded not guilty before changing his plea during court proceedings.