The Pointer Sisters' track "Hot Together" has experienced a remarkable surge in Spotify streams after its feature 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 soared by an astonishing 182,000%. Although Spotify's numbers have not been updated since yesterday, with "Hot Together" currently standing at just over 250,000 streams, it's clear that this figure is poised for a substantial increase soon.
"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."
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 sudden popularity of "Hot Together" is not surprising, given the precedent set by the first GTA 6 trailer in late 2023, which featured Tom Petty's "Love Is A Long Road" and resulted in a similarly significant spike in Spotify streams. The popularity of "Love Is A Long Road" even sparked fan theories about its connection to the game's storyline, though no such speculation has yet emerged for "Hot Together."
As fans eagerly await the now-delayed release of GTA 6 on May 26, 2026, Rockstar continues to provide them with engaging music. In the meantime, enthusiasts can delve into some of the best fan theories surrounding Trailer 2, as well as our detailed list of 89 hidden details Rockstar included in the video.
