Unreleased music theft strikes Beyoncé's tour just days before Atlanta show
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Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour has kicked off with its fair share of iconic, scary and dramatic moments.
Since its launch on April 28 at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the tour has been making headlines for all the right reasons.
However, the latest development has added a dramatic twist to the tour's record, with unreleased music reportedly stolen in Atlanta during the tour's stop in the city.
The theft took place on July 8, just two days before Beyoncé's first Atlanta performance as part of her four-night Cowboy Carter tour stop in the city.
The police confirmed that unreleased music by Beyoncé was among several items stolen from a rental car used by the singer's choreographer, Christopher Grant and one of her dancers.
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The reported stolen items included hard drives containing the unreleased songs, show plans and past and future set lists for her tour.
Other missing items included an Apple MacBook, headphones which belonged to the singer's daughter Blue Ivy, and a couple of luxury clothing items.
According to reports, police tracked the location of the stolen MacBook and headphones, investigating an area where the devices had been detected, but there is no indication that any of the stolen items were found.
Following an investigation, Atlanta police have issued an arrest warrant; however, the suspect's name has not been revealed to the public, and they remain on the run.
Despite this setback, the Grammy-award-winning artist has continued to deliver her captivating performances on stage.
Even with the latest drama surrounding the tour, the inception of the "Cowboy Carter" tour has been filled with some of the most heart-warming moments, like when Beyoncé shared the stage with her daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi.
And on a different note, a scary moment occurred during the Houston stop of the tour when Beyoncé's mid-air car prop malfunctioned, tilting dangerously during her performance of '16 Carriages'.
The incident happened at NRG Stadium, where Beyoncé was suspended above the crowd in a red convertible.
She calmly instructed the crew to 'stop' as the music paused, and the car was eventually lowered to the ground. After a brief delay, Beyoncé returned to the stage, thanking the crowd for their patience.
The tour will officially come to an end after a stop at Las Vegas for two nights late in July.
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