The Breakfast Club — DONKEY: Man Arrested In Connection To Beyoncé’s Stolen Hard Drives

Date: September 17, 2025
Hosts: DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee
Podcast: The Breakfast Club by iHeartPodcasts

Episode Overview

This episode’s “Donkey of the Day” segment spotlights Kelvin Evans, who was arrested in Atlanta for stealing hard drives containing unreleased Beyoncé music just before her “Cowboy Carter” concert. Charlamagne Tha God leads the conversation, blending humor, social commentary, and pop culture references as he details the crime and its aftermath. The crew then segues into a broader discussion about social cues and intervention protocol during uncomfortable situations, particularly for women.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Donkey of the Day: Kelvin Evans’ Unlucky Heist

[02:40 – 07:27]

• Background: Kelvin Evans is called “the most unlucky thief in America” after breaking into a vehicle and inadvertently stealing hard drives with unreleased Beyoncé music.
• Crime Details: Evans broke into a rental car in a Crog Street parking garage, used by Beyoncé’s choreographer and dancer during her tour-stop in Atlanta.
• Police Involvement: The high-profile nature of the theft prompted an intense police response. Evans was tracked through video footage and eventually arrested for an unrelated incident.
• Cultural Commentary: Charlamagne humorously details Atlanta’s reputation for car break-ins, referencing festivals and the need to be vigilant with vehicles in the city.

2. Charlamagne’s Signature Humor & Beyoncé References

[05:01 – 07:27]

• Charlamagne riffs on Beyoncé lyrics while rebuking Kelvin’s choices, mixing wit with life lessons about crime and consequences.
• He points out the beehive’s (Beyoncé’s fanbase) likely reaction, warning Kelvin that “they’re going to have your baby pictures” and might even “have your grandma’s Social Security number already.”
• Charlamagne underscores the magnitude of Kelvin’s error by stating that law enforcement “got in formation” when news hit that Beyoncé’s unreleased work was stolen.

3. Atlanta’s Notorious Car Break-In Scene

[02:40 – 03:45]

• The hosts reminisce and joke about Atlanta’s reputation as a hotspot for vehicle break-ins.
  • Angela Yee shares her experience:

    “Yes, it did.”
    “Twice.”
    “No, a different car.”
    [03:37 – 03:45]

4. Transition to Social Awareness Discussion

[07:29 – 09:59]

• The crew shifts to a reflection on gender dynamics and bystander intervention, referencing a previous incident involving boxer Adrien Broner.
• Angela Yee and Charlamagne discuss: How to properly intervene if a woman is uncomfortable in a social/public setting without explicit signals.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Kelvin, you must be crazy in love with jail, okay? Trying to steal Beyoncé’s hard drive is literally like trying to steal a beehive full of bees.”
  — Charlamagne Tha God [05:01]

• “All you had to do was follow the rules of your parole, and you wouldn't be in the situation you in now. But no, instead of being free mingling with all the single ladies, you back in jail, and there is nobody to blame but… but you… You should look in the mirror and say, you know why I'm back in jail? Me, myself, and I. That's all you got in the end.”
  — Charlamagne Tha God [05:32]

• “See those hard drives with Beyoncé music? Those are irreplaceable, okay? Every single law enforcement official in Atlanta got in formation when they received that call.”
  — Charlamagne Tha God [06:01]

• “You really thought you was gonna steal five jump drives containing watermark music, some unreleased music footage, plans for Beyoncé's show, future set list, and nobody was gonna ring the alarm.”
  — Charlamagne Tha God [06:48]

Key Segment Timestamps

• [02:19–02:38] — Donkey of the Day theme and intro
• [02:40–05:01] — Charlamagne details Kelvin Evans’ theft and arrest
• [04:01–05:01] — News report explains the crime, affected parties, and arrest specifics
• [05:01–07:27] — Charlamagne’s comedic, Beyoncé-themed rebuke and crime analysis
• [07:29–08:59] — Hosts discuss signs of discomfort and bystander roles, transitioning away from Donkey of the Day
• [09:29–09:59] — Sample conversation on recognizing and responding to uncomfortable interactions

Additional Insights

• Charlamagne’s approach: Blends awareness with pop culture, using Beyoncé’s discography for wordplay and messaging.
• Warning about the Beyhive: Jokes that Beyoncé’s fan base will “find your Facebook, Instagram, TikTok … they probably got your grandma’s Social Security number already.” [06:18]
• Practical lesson: Highlights that proximity to fame raises the stakes for “ordinary crimes,” and that compliance with parole and honest work avoids such self-inflicted pitfalls.

Podcast Tone

Consistent with The Breakfast Club’s style:

• Fast-paced and conversational
• Mixes humor, social critique, and pop-culture references
• Light but impactful, with plenty of laughter and spontaneous asides

This summary distills the key discussion points and the essence of the hosts’ conversation, making it accessible for listeners new to the episode.