In the lead-up to Grand Theft Auto VI's highly anticipated release, Rockstar Games has maintained a tight lid on one of the franchise's most beloved elements: its eclectic, culture-defining soundtrack. While the studio has teased glimpses through trailers, details about licensed music, radio stations, and artist collaborations remain closely guarded secrets, leaving the door open for musicians and others to claim their tracks will feature in the game. It's unclear if Rockstar has any intention to announce or tease the music before launch; over a decade ago, ahead of GTA V, the company previewed some tracks but kept most under wraps, and it's uncertain whether that strategy has evolved.
Philadelphia-based rapper Jermaine Edwards, better known by his stage name Skrilla, is boldly stepping out ahead of any official reveals, claiming his breakout viral hit Doot Doot will blast from one of GTA 6's in-game radio stations. The 26-year-old Chicago-raised artist—whose drill-infused sound has roots in the city's gritty underground scene—made the assertion during a candid appearance on the latest episode of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast (pointed out by X user GameRoll), where hosts Matt McCusker and Shane Gillis steered the conversation toward gaming and pop culture.
As the discussion veered into Grand Theft Auto territory, Skrilla gushed about his love for the series, recounting marathon sessions in GTA Online with his crew, where he'd customize his avatar to match his real-life style and tear through the streets in a tricked-out ride. When McCusker hailed the franchise's enduring pull, Skrilla fired back with unfiltered excitement: "That’s my sht. I wait for GTA 6. I’m gonna have 6 7 on there too."
The offhand drop, laced with Skrilla's trademark nonchalance, ties directly into Doot Doot's explosive hook—a hypnotic "6-7" chant that propelled the track into meme immortality earlier this year. Released as a single in February 2025, the song's bass-thumping production and absurdly infectious refrain quickly hijacked social media, sparking the "6-7 meme" on TikTok with endless dance challenges, lip-sync videos, and absurd skits that bled over to Instagram Reels and beyond. At the time of this writing, Doot Doot boasts 44 million streams on Spotify—a massive leap compared to Skrilla's earlier mixtape cuts, though perhaps underwhelming for a track that dominated feeds and soundtracked everything from viral trends to schoolyard anthems. For those out of the loop, the song's playful absurdity captured Gen Alpha's chaotic energy, turning it into an earworm that felt tailor-made for GTA's neon-drenched chaos.
Skrilla didn't stop at the soundtrack tease. During the podcast, he also claimed to have been "recreated" in GTA 6, hinting at a potential character cameo or Easter egg modeled after him—perhaps a nod to his rising star status, complete with signature fits and mannerisms. This detail remains murkier, as the rapper's phrasing left room for interpretation, and it echoes past instances where artists have blurred the lines between GTA Online's ongoing updates and the standalone GTA 6 project.
Of course, such claims come with heavy caveats in an era of unverified leaks and hype. Rockstar is notoriously tight-lipped and unlikely to confirm or deny anything pre-release, meaning players won't know for sure until GTA 6 hits shelves. If the studio does weigh in, it could reshape the narrative, but for now, it's wise to take these whispers with a grain of salt—especially given the history of mix-ups between GTA Online and the mainline title.
This isn't the first time an artist has teased GTA 6's airwaves. Over the summer, acclaimed rapper and producer Jermaine Dupri floated a similar rumor, asserting that Drake would host a dedicated radio station in the game, curating sets of hip-hop heavy-hitters. Unlike Skrilla's self-promotional flex—which could boost streams for his own catalog—Dupri's claim feels more insider-adjacent, with little apparent upside to fabrication from the veteran hitmaker.
As these breadcrumbs accumulate, they paint a picture of a soundtrack primed to rival the franchise's best, blending 2020s viral sensations with star-powered curation. Earlier this year, separate leaks suggested DJ Khaled is lined up to helm his own high-octane radio station at launch, infusing the Leonida highways with his signature bombast and guest spots. With Rockstar's legacy of turning drives into sonic adventures—GTA V alone packed over 240 tracks across 17 stations, from Kendrick Lamar anthems to Yeezy vibes—these hints only amplify the anticipation.
Grand Theft Auto VI is slated for release in Fall 2025 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with no confirmed plans for a PC version at launch. Whether Doot Doot's "6-7" echo becomes the first confirmed earworm or just another pre-launch tall tale, it underscores how GTA 6 continues to hijack the cultural conversation long before its wheels touch down.
Source: Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast
