The Pointer Sisters' track "Hot Together" has experienced an extraordinary surge in Spotify streams after its feature in the newly released trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6. The trailer, which debuted just yesterday, has catapulted the 1986 hit to new heights, with streams increasing by an astounding 182,000% within the first two hours following the trailer's premiere. Although Spotify's data hasn't been updated since yesterday, "Hot Together" currently stands at just over 250,000 streams, a figure likely to rise significantly in the coming days.
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."
The Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer has already amassed an impressive 77.7 million views on YouTube within 24 hours of its release. The success of "Hot Together" echoes the impact seen with Tom Petty's "Love Is A Long Road," which was featured in the game's first trailer in late 2023 and also saw a massive increase in streams. While "Love Is A Long Road" sparked numerous fan theories about its connection to the game's storyline, no such theories have yet emerged for "Hot Together."
As fans eagerly await the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, now slated for May 26, 2026, after a recent delay, they can enjoy the accompanying music. In the meantime, enthusiasts can delve into some of the most compelling fan theories about the game's second trailer and explore a detailed list of 89 hidden elements Rockstar Games included in the video.
