Among the many entertaining pop culture nods that Grand Theft Auto 6 may feature, it appears poised to incorporate one of the most recognizable memes of Generation Alpha – the track “Doot Doot (6 7)” by rapper Skrilla. The Grand Theft Auto series, developed by Rockstar Games, has always embraced memes and cultural references. For instance, it continues the tradition of in-game parody websites that have persisted for 17 years, with sites like What-Up and Ryde me, reportedly linked to domains registered by the publisher Take-Two. Now, music seems set to join the lineup of familiar real-world elements.
Skrilla hinted at this during a recent episode of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast on YouTube, where he revealed his preference for PlayStation over Xbox and his affection for the Grand Theft Auto series. “I play Grand Theft Auto,” the rapper shared. “I got a big group.” This likely refers to a role-playing group, but he also expressed his eagerness for the release of GTA 6: “I’m waiting for GTA 6 to come out.” This is a feeling that resonates with many fans eagerly anticipating the new installment.
GTA 6: A Legacy of In-Game Parodies
GTA 6 carries on a 17-year legacy of in-game parodies such as What-Up and Ryde me, based on domains allegedly registered by Take-Two.
GTA 6 on Track for Record-Breaking Launch
Dubbed as potentially “the largest game launch in history” by Rockstar in a recent job listing, the anticipation remains palpable after a long 12-year wait for the next Grand Theft Auto installment.
What We Know About GTA 6
After a significant wait of 12 years since the debut of GTA 5, the sixth installment is anticipated to release in May next year. Once it arrives, the game is expected to feature Skrilla’s viral song “Doot Doot,” also recognized as “6 7,” thanks to its popularity on TikTok. Skrilla confirmed, “They’re gonna have 67 on there, too,” suggesting that “they” are the developers. When asked to verify the inclusion of “6 7” in the GTA 6 soundtrack, he affirmed, “Yeah, definitely going to be me and my own person on there, playing my own music.” It appears that the track you can’t escape on TikTok is set to make its debut in one of the most eagerly awaited games of all time.
Interestingly, a study indicates that a $100 price tag for GTA 6 “would actually leave money on the table” for Rockstar, as a considerable number of fans might hesitate to purchase it.