GTA 6 Trailer 2 Delivers Massive Spotify Boost to The Pointer Sisters' Hot Together

If you’ve been tuning into the buzz surrounding Grand Theft Auto VI, you’ve likely noticed the impact it’s having on pop culture—and music. The Pointer Sisters' timeless classic, Hot Together, experienced a dramatic surge in Spotify streams immediately after being featured in the game's highly anticipated trailer, which dropped just yesterday. Within the first two hours post-launch, global streams skyrocketed an astonishing 182,000%, pushing the 1986 track to over 250,000 streams. While current figures remain static due to Spotify's update schedule, it’s clear this number is poised for another monumental leap soon.

Spotify's Global Head of Editorial, Sulinna Ong, highlighted the cultural phenomenon, stating, "Grand Theft Auto cuts through popular culture like almost nothing else. Music has always been integral to the series, and it’s thrilling to see fans old and new rediscover iconic tracks."

With the trailer amassing a jaw-dropping 77.7 million views on YouTube at the time of writing, Hot Together's resurgence echoes the fate of Tom Petty’s Love Is A Long Road from the previous trailer, which also sparked widespread speculation about its connection to the game’s storyline. As of now, no such theories have surfaced regarding Hot Together, but who knows what the community might uncover?

In the lead-up to GTA VI's recently postponed release date of May 26, 2026, Rockstar continues to keep fans entertained with compelling content. For those eager to dive deeper, explore some of the most intriguing Trailer 2 fan theories or check out our detailed breakdown of the 89 hidden details tucked away in the video.