The Pointer Sisters' "Hot Together" has experienced a phenomenal surge in Spotify streams following its inclusion in the new Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer, which debuted just yesterday. In a mere two hours after the trailer's release, global Spotify streams for the 1986 hit skyrocketed by an astounding 182,000%. Although the current total stands at just over 250,000 streams, these numbers are expected to rise significantly in the coming days.
"Grand Theft Auto cuts through popular culture like almost nothing else," stated Sulinna Ong, Spotify’s Global Head of Editorial. "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."
Since Rockstar Games unveiled its latest glimpse of GTA 6, the trailer has garnered an impressive 77.7 million views on YouTube within 24 hours. The surge in popularity for "Hot Together" is remarkable yet not unexpected. When the first trailer for Rockstar's latest game was released in late 2023, featuring Tom Petty's "Love Is A Long Road," it similarly saw a massive increase in Spotify streams. This led to fans crafting theories about its connection to the GTA 6 storyline, a phenomenon that has yet to emerge for "Hot Together."As fans eagerly await the Grand Theft Auto 6 release, now scheduled for May 26, 2026, after a recent delay, they can enjoy the accompanying soundtrack. In the meantime, delve into some of the most intriguing fan theories about the second trailer and explore our detailed list of 89 hidden elements Rockstar embedded within the video.
