The Pointer Sisters' track "Hot Together" has experienced a remarkable surge in Spotify streams following its feature in the newly released trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, which debuted just yesterday. Within the first two hours after the trailer's premiere, the 1986 song saw an astonishing increase of 182,000% in global Spotify streams. Although Spotify's numbers haven't been updated since yesterday and currently show just over 250,000 streams, it's clear that this figure is poised for significant growth in the coming days.
Sulinna Ong, Spotify’s Global Head of Editorial, commented on the phenomenon, saying, “Grand Theft Auto cuts through popular culture like almost nothing else. Music has been synonymous with the series since the very beginning, so it’s great to see fans both new and established connecting with an iconic track in this way.”
It's been 24 hours since Rockstar Games unveiled the latest trailer for *GTA 6*, which has already garnered an impressive 77.7 million views on YouTube at the time of this article's publication. The sudden popularity of "Hot Together" is not surprising, especially considering the precedent set by the previous trailer in late 2023. The song featured then, Tom Petty's "Love Is A Long Road," also experienced a massive boost in Spotify streams, sparking numerous fan theories about its potential connections to the *GTA 6* storyline. While "Hot Together" hasn't yet inspired similar creative speculation, the potential for such discussions remains high.As fans eagerly anticipate the release of GTA 6, now scheduled for May 26, 2026, following a recent delay, Rockstar is providing a rich soundtrack to keep the excitement alive. In the meantime, delve into some of the most intriguing fan theories surrounding Trailer 2, and explore our comprehensive list of 89 details that Rockstar cleverly embedded in the video.
