Grand Theft Auto 6 is assembling an unusually star-studded soundtrack experience, with major musicians taking on presenting roles across several in-game radio stations. The confirmed hosts include Bad Bunny, Lana Del Rey, Robyn and Slayer members Kerry King and Tom Araya.
Rockstar Games revealed the radio details on October 8, alongside a wider wave of GTA 6 news. The announcement follows growing interest in the sequel to GTA V, including reported leaks and music spotted in trailers. More than 70 songs have already been identified through trailers and leaked material, although the complete soundtrack has not been confirmed.
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The famous names hosting GTA 6 radio
Lana Del Rey and Morgan Wallen will present Back Country Radio, an outlaw-country station. Del Rey’s husband, Jeremy Dufrene, is also part of the game’s cast as Mud Dog Mike. Rockstar describes the character as Back Country’s travelling reporter, swamp meteorologist and the Delta’s not-so-secret lover.
Del Rey has said the project feels particularly meaningful because members of her family used GTA V to learn the roads when they first arrived in Los Angeles. She described her involvement as both a privilege and a special opportunity, and said she was looking forward to playing the finished game.
Puerto Rican artists Bad Bunny and RaiNao will host Cocoteo FM, which focuses on Latin music. RaiNao has described the station as a chance to reflect its slang, style, traditions, humour and cultural pride while presenting a character that feels close to her own identity.
Returning stations and new musical territory
Flash FM, first introduced in the original Vice City, returns with pop star Robyn and model Alex Consani behind the microphones. Robyn also contributed a song to GTA V’s pop station.
Metal fans will hear Slayer’s Kerry King and Tom Araya hosting The Chamber 106.6, a heavy-metal station that includes a Slayer track. Dirty South Classics will be presented by Trick Daddy and Trina, while Nigerian singer and songwriter Burna Boy will co-host AfroBank FM with DJ Palms Trax.
These appearances continue a series of high-profile music cameos in the franchise. Kenny Loggins hosted a station in GTA V, while Iggy Pop took on a radio role in GTA IV. The scale of the GTA 6 line-up suggests Rockstar is placing as much emphasis on the personalities and atmosphere of each station as it is on the songs themselves.
A radio line-up built for long drives
The confirmed presenters give each station a distinct identity, from outlaw country and Latin music to pop, metal, Southern hip-hop and Afrobeats. That variety should make the radio system an important part of exploring the game’s open world rather than simple background audio.
Further reporting from Rolling Stone and Pitchfork details the newly announced presenters. For readers building a dedicated home gaming space, RETROCADE’s arcade machine buying guide can also help with planning the right setup, while the range of arcade machines offers a natural centrepiece for a games room.
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