Mathew Knowles isn’t holding back when it comes to the recent break-in that resulted in Beyoncé’s unreleased material being stolen. While speaking on The Don Lemon Show on August 1st, the former Destiny’s Child manager addressed the July 8th incident where choreographer Christopher Grant’s rented Jeep Wagoneer was broken into in Atlanta.
Grant’s vehicle contained more than just personal belongings. According to reports, thieves took hard drives with unreleased Beyoncé music, show layouts, past and upcoming set lists, clothing, luggage, and high-end headphones. The Atlanta Police Department is investigating and has already questioned at least one individual.
Knowles questioned why a choreographer would be in possession of such sensitive material in the first place. “The choreographer had better be glad that I’m not still managing her cause he would be in hot water,” he told Lemon. “First of all, why did he have a hard drive with all her music as a choreographer? And if he did have it, why didn’t he secure it? You never ever would leave anything like that in a car.”
Though he admitted he only knows what’s been made public, Knowles made it clear he would have handled things differently if he were still involved in Beyoncé’s career.
He also reflected on the moment during Beyoncé’s June 28 concert in Houston when a prop vehicle malfunctioned mid-performance. The equipment tilted at an awkward angle, forcing the singer to stop the show briefly. “Beyoncé’s such a professional and her team is so professional. Nobody panicked, and she told them with a stern voice to let her down. They realized they were wrong. They handled it very, very well,” Knowles said, showing full confidence in his daughter’s ability to stay calm and in control on stage.
