The Pointer Sisters' "Hot Together" has experienced a monumental surge in Spotify streams following its feature in the newly released trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6, which debuted just yesterday. In the mere two hours post-trailer release, the 1986 hit saw an astonishing 182,000% increase in streams on Spotify. Although the streaming platform's numbers have not been updated since yesterday, "Hot Together" currently stands at just over 250,000 streams, a figure expected to rise significantly in the coming days.
Sulinna Ong, Spotify's Global Head of Editorial, commented on the phenomenon, saying, "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."
Within 24 hours of Rockstar Games unveiling the latest glimpse of GTA 6, the trailer has already amassed an impressive 77.7 million views on YouTube. The surge in popularity for "Hot Together" mirrors the impact seen with Tom Petty's "Love Is A Long Road," which experienced a similar boost after featuring in GTA 6's first trailer in late 2023. The inclusion of Petty's song sparked numerous fan theories about its connection to the game's narrative, a trend that has yet to emerge for "Hot Together."
As fans eagerly await the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, now scheduled for May 26, 2026, after a recent delay, Rockstar continues to provide them with engaging content, including a rich selection of music. In the meantime, enthusiasts can delve into some of the best fan theories surrounding Trailer 2 and explore a detailed list of 89 hidden details Rockstar cleverly embedded in the video.
