GTA VI Reveals Bad Bunny, Trick Daddy, Trina, Burna Boy and More as Celebrity Radio Hosts
Grand Theft Auto VI is bringing some major names from hip-hop, Latin music and Afrobeats into its fictional radio universe, with Bad Bunny, Trick Daddy, Trina and Burna Boy among the artists announced as hosts of the game’s in-car radio stations.
Rockstar Games revealed the music programming details on Thursday, October 8, offering another look at how the highly anticipated title plans to build the sound and atmosphere of its modern-day Vice City setting.
The announcement introduces six in-game radio stations featuring celebrity hosts, extending one of the franchise’s most recognizable traditions: using radio programming not simply as background music, but as an essential part of the world players explore.
For GTA VI, the emphasis on prominent recording artists also reflects the cultural identity of its setting. Vice City, Rockstar’s fictional version of Miami, draws from a region deeply connected to Southern hip-hop, Caribbean music, Latin culture and international nightlife.
Bringing together Bad Bunny, Trick Daddy, Trina and Burna Boy gives the game’s soundtrack an unusually broad range of musical influences while placing several artists with strong connections to those genres directly inside the experience.
The announcement is particularly notable for Miami rap veterans Trick Daddy and Trina, whose music helped define the city’s hip-hop identity long before Rockstar announced its return to Vice City.
Rockstar Is Making Music a Major Part of GTA VI
Music has played an important role in the Grand Theft Auto franchise for decades, but its influence extends far beyond providing songs for players to hear while driving.
The series’ fictional radio stations have become recognizable entertainment properties in their own right, featuring celebrity DJs, fictional advertisements, comedic commentary, news broadcasts and curated playlists.
Rather than simply playing popular records, the stations help establish the personality of each game’s setting.
That approach became particularly memorable with Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, released in 2002, which used its extensive collection of 1980s pop, rock, hip-hop and dance music to immerse players in the era.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas later expanded the formula with stations rooted in West Coast rap, funk, R&B, country and alternative music.
By the time Grand Theft Auto V arrived in 2013, Rockstar was incorporating major contemporary artists and real-world music personalities into the game’s radio programming.
GTA VI appears positioned to continue that tradition on an even larger cultural stage.
The newly announced celebrity hosts represent several distinct musical communities, potentially giving players different listening experiences depending on which station they select.
Bad Bunny Brings Latin Music’s Global Reach to Vice City
Bad Bunny’s inclusion is especially significant given the influence of Latin music on Miami’s cultural identity.
The Puerto Rican superstar has become one of the world’s most commercially successful recording artists, helping push Spanish-language music into the center of international popular culture.
His catalog spans reggaeton, Latin trap, dance music and other Caribbean-influenced styles, making him a natural fit for a game set in a fictional version of South Florida.
Miami has long served as an important center for Latin music, particularly because of its large Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Colombian and other Latin American communities.
The city’s nightlife, radio industry and music businesses have helped shape the popularity of reggaeton and Latin urban music across the United States.
Bad Bunny’s participation could give GTA VI a direct connection to that world.
His involvement also reflects how much popular music has changed since Rockstar last used Vice City as the primary setting for a major Grand Theft Auto title.
In the early 2000s, Latin music was already a significant part of Miami’s identity, but the global commercial dominance of reggaeton and Latin trap had not yet reached its current scale.
Today, an artist like Bad Bunny represents not just one regional music scene but a massive international audience.
For a franchise built around creating recognizable cultural environments, that makes his inclusion especially relevant.
Trick Daddy and Trina Bring Miami Rap History Into GTA VI
For longtime hip-hop fans, the pairing of Trick Daddy and Trina may be one of the announcement’s biggest highlights.
The two Miami rap veterans will host Dirty South Classics, a station dedicated to Southern hip-hop and the records that helped establish the region’s musical identity.
Rockstar’s preview includes songs such as David Banner and Lil Flip’s “Like a Pimp,” JT Money and Solé’s “Who Dat,” and DJ Khaled’s “Born N Raised,” featuring Rick Ross, Pitbull and Trick Daddy.
The selection connects the game directly to the era when Southern rap was establishing itself as a dominant force in mainstream hip-hop.
Trick Daddy became one of Miami’s defining rap personalities through records such as “I’m a Thug,” “Take It to Da House” and “Let’s Go.” His music helped introduce a wider audience to the city’s distinctive sound, which combined street storytelling with bass-heavy production and unmistakable regional character.
Trina built her own legacy with albums including Da Baddest Bitch and Diamond Princess, establishing herself as one of Southern hip-hop’s most influential female rappers.
Their shared history makes the partnership especially appropriate for a game set in Vice City.
Rather than recruiting artists with little connection to the region, Rockstar is bringing two musicians who helped shape the real Miami’s identity into its fictional counterpart.
For players familiar with the city’s hip-hop history, hearing Trick Daddy and Trina while driving through Vice City could become one of the game’s most recognizable cultural details.
Burna Boy Takes Over AfroBank FM
Afrobeats will also receive a prominent place in GTA VI through AfroBank FM, hosted by Nigerian superstar Burna Boy and electronic music DJ Palms Trax.
The station will feature African music ranging from Afrobeats and amapiano to highlife and other dance-oriented sounds.
Rockstar’s preview includes music from DJ Lag and Robot Boii featuring Kamo Mphela, along with Pat Thomas and Ebo Taylor.
Burna Boy’s involvement reflects the international growth of African music over the past decade.
The Grammy-winning performer has helped introduce Afrobeats to audiences around the world, with his music reaching major festivals, international charts and collaborations with prominent American artists.
Including a station dedicated to African music signals that Rockstar is looking beyond traditional American radio formats as it builds the game’s soundtrack.
It also reflects the increasingly international character of popular music, particularly in cities such as Miami, where Caribbean, African, Latin and American musical traditions regularly intersect.
Lana Del Rey, Morgan Wallen and Jeremy Dufrene Join the Lineup
The announcement isn’t limited to hip-hop and international urban music.
Rockstar has also recruited Lana Del Rey and Morgan Wallen for Back Country Radio, a station built around country music.
The station will feature classic and outlaw-country selections, including recordings by Hank Williams Jr., Waylon Jennings and Loretta Lynn.
In one of the announcement’s more unexpected additions, Lana Del Rey’s husband, Jeremy Dufrene, will also appear in the game’s radio programming as a fictional swamp reporter known as Mud Dog Mike.
Dufrene’s involvement fits the game’s broader setting in Leonida, a fictional state inspired by Florida, including its wetlands, rural communities and coastal regions.
The combination of Wallen, Del Rey and Dufrene suggests that Rockstar wants the station to offer more than a conventional country playlist. It will also contribute to the game’s fictional personalities and regional humor.
Robyn and Alex Consani Host Flash FM
Another familiar name is returning to the franchise.
Flash FM, one of the stations associated with the original Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, will return with Swedish pop star Robyn and model Alex Consani serving as hosts.
The station’s newly previewed music includes Charli XCX’s “Good Ones” and MGMT’s “Electric Feel,” suggesting a mix of contemporary pop, electronic music and dance-oriented records.
Flash FM’s return offers a direct connection to the earlier Vice City games while updating the sound for a modern audience.
The original station became closely associated with the franchise’s 1980s setting and its nostalgic selection of pop hits.
With Robyn and Consani involved, Rockstar appears to be preserving the station’s identity while giving it a more contemporary club-culture influence.
Slayer Members Bring Heavy Metal to The Chamber
Rockstar is also giving heavy metal its own dedicated station.
The Chamber 106.6 will feature Slayer members Kerry King and Tom Araya as its celebrity hosts.
The station focuses on classic metal, with previewed tracks including Black Sabbath’s “I,” Pantera’s “I’m Broken” and Slayer’s “Raining Blood.”
The pairing introduces a different musical atmosphere from the game’s pop, hip-hop and Latin stations.
It also continues Rockstar’s tradition of featuring rock and metal programming alongside contemporary chart music.
With artists from multiple generations represented across the six announced stations, the soundtrack is being designed to appeal to players with substantially different musical tastes.
All Six GTA VI Radio Stations Revealed So Far
Rockstar’s October 8 announcement confirmed the following stations and celebrity hosts:
Radio station Celebrity hosts Music
Dirty South Classics Trick Daddy, Trina Southern hip-hop
Cocoteo FM Bad Bunny, RaiNao Reggaeton, Latin music
AfroBank FM Burna Boy, Palms Trax Afrobeats, amapiano, African music
Flash FM Robyn, Alex Consani Pop, dance music
Back Country Radio Morgan Wallen, Lana Del Rey, Jeremy Dufrene Country, outlaw country
The Chamber 106.6 Kerry King, Tom Araya Heavy metal
These are the six stations detailed in the latest announcement, not necessarily the game’s complete radio lineup. Rockstar has indicated that additional programming will be available.
GTA VI Will Also Introduce In-Game Podcasts
Beyond the celebrity radio lineup, Rockstar announced another major change to how players will experience audio entertainment.
For the first time in the franchise, Grand Theft Auto VI will feature on-demand podcasts.
Players will be able to listen through headphones or earbuds connected to the smartphones carried by the game’s protagonists, Jason and Lucia.
That means music and audio programming will no longer be limited primarily to driving or sitting inside a vehicle.
Players will also be able to listen while exploring the game world on foot.
The addition reflects how dramatically listening habits have changed since Grand Theft Auto V was released in 2013.
Streaming services, podcasts and smartphone-based listening have become central to modern entertainment.
Rockstar appears to be incorporating those habits into the fictional world of Leonida.
The feature could also create opportunities for the studio’s familiar satire, as the Grand Theft Auto franchise has historically used talk radio and fictional media to parody contemporary culture.
The Game Already Has a Major Original Soundtrack
The celebrity-host announcement follows earlier revelations about the game’s official soundtrack.
Rockstar has announced a 34-song soundtrack album associated with GTA VI, with music involving artists including Travis Scott, Yung Lean and PinkPantheress.
Several songs have already been made available ahead of the game’s launch, giving fans an early indication of the musical direction.
The soundtrack album and the in-game radio stations are related but distinct parts of the overall music experience.
The album offers a curated collection of recordings associated with the release, while the radio stations will provide a broader range of music and fictional programming inside the game.
That distinction matters because the six announced stations do not represent every song players will hear throughout GTA VI.
Rockstar is promising its most extensive in-game radio selection yet.
Why This Announcement Is Bigger Than a Celebrity Cameo
Celebrity appearances in video games are nothing new.
But Rockstar’s approach is different from simply placing a famous musician in a brief scene.
The artists will help shape the listening experience players encounter repeatedly as they explore the game.
A player could spend hours driving through Vice City while listening to Trick Daddy and Trina discuss Southern rap records, switch to Bad Bunny’s Latin programming or tune into Burna Boy’s African music selections.
Those experiences can become part of how players remember the game.
Music has historically helped define the emotional atmosphere of Grand Theft Auto, from the 1980s nostalgia of the original Vice City to the West Coast rap influences of San Andreas.
The newly announced hosts suggest Rockstar is taking a similarly deliberate approach with GTA VI, using recognizable artists to establish a musical identity that reflects contemporary culture.
For Trick Daddy and Trina in particular, the announcement also represents recognition of Miami’s influence on hip-hop.
Their inclusion connects the game’s fictional city with the real artists who helped create its musical reputation.
GTA VI Is Scheduled to Arrive November 19
Grand Theft Auto VI is scheduled for release on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
The game will return players to Vice City and introduce the broader fictional state of Leonida, with Jason and Lucia serving as its central protagonists.
Rockstar has already begun releasing previews of the six announced radio stations, allowing fans to hear samples before the game launches.
Additional details about the complete soundtrack, other radio stations and podcast programming may emerge as the release approaches.
For now, the October 8 announcement provides one of the clearest indications yet of how heavily Rockstar is investing in music.
Bad Bunny will bring Latin sounds to Vice City. Burna Boy will help introduce African music to Leonida’s airwaves. Lana Del Rey and Morgan Wallen will represent country, Robyn will bring pop, and Slayer’s Kerry King and Tom Araya will handle metal.
But for hip-hop fans, particularly those familiar with Miami’s musical history, the biggest announcement may be the simplest one.
Trick Daddy and Trina are getting their own Southern hip-hop station in Grand Theft Auto VI.
And when players finally return to Vice City this November, the city will sound a lot more like the real Miami.
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