Beyoncé Music Thief Gets 2 Years in Jail

Stealing music is one thing, but stealing unreleased tracks from a global superstar like Beyoncé? That’s a whole different level of crime. Kelvin Evans has learned this the hard way, pleading guilty to charges related to the theft of unreleased Beyoncé music and facing a significant jail sentence.

Guilty Plea in High-Profile Theft Case

Evans pleaded guilty on May 12th, avoiding a jury trial that was set to take place. The incident occurred in July 2025 when two individuals, claiming to be part of Beyoncé’s team, reported that two suitcases were stolen from their black Jeep Wagoneer after its rear window was smashed. The theft happened in a parking deck on Krog Street in Atlanta, just two days before Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour stop in the city.

The stolen items were not just random belongings; they included jump drives containing unreleased, watermarked Beyoncé music, show footage plans, past and future set lists, two laptops, designer sunglasses, and Apple AirPods Max headphones. This was a significant breach of sensitive material.

Sentencing and Legal Proceedings

Prosecutors presented compelling evidence, including surveillance footage showing the theft and video tracking the vehicle used. While they believed they had a strong case, they acknowledged a “sense of uncertainty as it relates to a jury trial” due to some circumstantial evidence. This led them to offer a plea deal.

Evans was facing up to six years in prison, but the judge accepted the plea agreement, sentencing him to two years in prison. He will receive credit for time served since his arrest in September 2025. However, the exact amount of jail time he must serve remains somewhat unclear due to a previous parole violation and over six other car break-in cases revealed in court.

A Plea for a Legitimate Future

Evans’ defense attorney emphasized that his client is taking responsibility for his actions and expressed hope for a legitimate future. “He is looking forward to putting this… behind him and hoping for a future where he can make money legitimately, be part of society just like the rest of us,” the attorney stated.

Ultimately, Kelvin Evans pleaded guilty to one count of entering an automobile, receiving a five-year sentence with two years to be served in prison and three years on probation. A second charge, criminal trespass, was merged into the first count. He is not eligible for parole.