The Pointer Sisters' track "Hot Together" has experienced a remarkable surge in Spotify streams after its inclusion in the newly released trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, which debuted just yesterday. In the mere two hours following the trailer's premiere, global streams of the 1986 hit skyrocketed by an astonishing 182,000%. Although Spotify's numbers haven't been updated since yesterday, "Hot Together" currently stands at just over 250,000 streams, a figure that is expected to rise significantly soon.
Sulinna Ong, Spotify's Global Head of Editorial, commented on the phenomenon, stating, "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 its latest glimpse into GTA 6, and the trailer has already amassed an impressive 77.7 million views on YouTube at the time of this article's publication. The surge in popularity for "Hot Together" is not surprising, echoing the massive boost seen by Tom Petty's "Love Is A Long Road" after its feature in the first GTA 6 trailer in late 2023. The popularity of Petty's song even sparked numerous fan theories about its potential connections to the game's storyline, though similar creativity has yet to surface for "Hot Together".
As fans eagerly await the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, delayed to May 26, 2026, they can enjoy the music featured in its trailers. In the meantime, enthusiasts can delve into some of the best fan theories about Trailer 2 and explore the 89 hidden details Rockstar included in the video.