The man accused of stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from one of her choreographer’s cars in Atlanta has rejected a plea deal.
According to CBS News, Kelvin Evans, appeared on video in a Fulton County courtroom on Wednesday morning and declined the deal with prosecutors.
“I’m ready for trial now,” Evans said.
Backstory
On July 8 2025, Evans allegedly broke into a 2024 Jeep Wagoneer belonging to Beyoncé’s choreographer, Christopher Grant. Investigators say Evans took two suitcases containing hard drives from the rental vehicle that was parked on Krog Street.
The Jeep was broken into while Grant and fellow dancer Diandre Blue went out to eat. When they returned about an hour later, they found the back window smashed and several suitcases gone.
Authorities say the stolen items included two MacBook laptops, Apple headphones, luxury clothing and accessories, and hard drives that reportedly contained unreleased Beyoncé material.
Detectives reviewed surveillance videos from the garage, lifted fingerprints, and used location pings to track electronic devices. In a 911 call later released by police, one of the victims said the missing computers contained “really, really important information” tied to a high-profile client.
Evans was released on a $20,000 bond in October 2025 after initial booking in the Fulton County Jail.
Evans faces a maximum of six years in prison if convicted. The plea deal offered would have allowed him to serve five years instead. Now, the prosecution says it plans to seek all six years since he is a convicted felon.
Evans is set to appear in court again on May 7.