On Thursday, March 12, 2026, Nigerian producer-turned-performer Pheelz and rising star Khaid became the latest high-profile victims of California’s persistent “smash-and-grab” epidemic. While the loss of a luxury Goyard bag, jewelry, and bank cards carries a financial sting, it is the theft of Khaid’s hard drive containing years of unreleased masters that represents a devastating blow to his creative capital.
The incident occurred during the late hours of Thursday in Los Angeles, where both artists have been active in recent weeks. Pheelz, known for his multi-platinum production and solo success with “Finesse,” took to Instagram to describe the event as “one of the craziest nights” of his life, confirming that his phone, wallet, and bank cards were taken.
Khaid, the 21-year-old “With You” singer signed to Neville Records, shared more distressing details via a video of the damaged vehicle. “Just got robbed in Cali,” he lamented in his post. “My passport to travel, my laptop, my hard drive. All my songs.” The LAPD has not yet released a formal statement regarding suspects, and it remains unclear if the artists were specifically targeted or victims of a crime of opportunity in a city where vehicle burglaries remain a chronic issue.
