The Pointer Sisters’ song "Hot Together" has experienced a dramatic surge in Spotify streams following its inclusion in the newly released trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6. The trailer, which debuted just yesterday, has already propelled the 1986 hit to an astonishing 182,000% increase in streams within the first two hours of its premiere. Although Spotify's numbers have not been updated since yesterday, showing "Hot Together" at just over 250,000 streams, experts predict a significant jump in the coming days.
Sulinna Ong, Spotify’s Global Head of Editorial, emphasized the cultural impact of the Grand Theft Auto series, 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.”
The GTA 6 trailer has amassed an impressive 77.7 million views on YouTube within 24 hours of its release. The surge in popularity for "Hot Together" mirrors the boost seen by Tom Petty’s "Love Is A Long Road" after its feature in the first GTA 6 trailer in late 2023. While "Love Is A Long Road" sparked numerous fan theories about its connection to the game’s storyline, similar speculation has yet to surface for "Hot Together."
As fans eagerly await the now-delayed release of GTA 6 on May 26, 2026, they can enjoy the accompanying music. In the meantime, enthusiasts can delve into some of the best fan theories about the second trailer and explore the 89 intricate details Rockstar Games embedded in the video.
