Kodak Black and Sexyy Red Bring Their Miami Energy to GTA 6

Kodak Black and Sexyy Red are officially part of the musical conversation surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6, and Rockstar Games has revealed just how important contemporary hip-hop is to the game’s vision of Vice City. In a new interview with DAZED, Rockstar senior vice president of narrative Rupert Humphries discussed the influence of Miami’s music culture on the upcoming title. He specifically named Kodak Black and Sexyy Red while describing the musical world Rockstar has built around the fictionalised version of Miami. The revelation gives hip-hop fans a major reason to pay attention to GTA 6 beyond its enormous gaming audience. With the game scheduled for release on November 19, the confirmation also adds another layer to what could become one of the most talked-about soundtracks in gaming history.

Rockstar’s decision to highlight Kodak Black is particularly significant because the rapper has deep connections to South Florida’s hip-hop culture. Rather than simply using Miami as a visual backdrop, Rockstar appears to have studied the region’s music and the different environments in which hip-hop exists. Humphries explained that the team was interested in everything from Miami bass to newer artists such as Kodak Black and Sexyy Red. He also pointed to the different worlds of Miami’s hip-hop scene, including house parties in Overtown, clubs such as Booby Trap on the River and luxury venues on South Beach. That approach suggests Rockstar wants the music in GTA 6 to feel connected to the places, people and lifestyles represented throughout Vice City.

For Kodak Black, the connection feels especially natural because his music has long reflected the sound and culture of South Florida. The Pompano Beach rapper has built a career around a distinctive voice, street-focused storytelling and a style that has become closely associated with Florida rap. His inclusion in GTA 6 therefore gives Rockstar an opportunity to represent a contemporary side of Florida hip-hop rather than relying entirely on nostalgia. The company has not revealed which Kodak Black song will appear in the game, leaving fans to speculate about which record could eventually come through Vice City’s radio stations. Whatever track Rockstar selects, its placement could introduce Kodak’s music to millions of players around the world.

Sexyy Red brings a different regional perspective to the equation. Unlike Kodak Black, Sexyy Red is from St. Louis, Missouri, and should not be described as a Miami artist simply because Rockstar mentioned her while discussing Miami’s modern music culture. Her inclusion nevertheless makes sense from a contemporary hip-hop perspective because she has become one of the most recognisable voices in the current rap landscape. Her music is built around unapologetic confidence, memorable hooks and an energetic approach that fits the larger party atmosphere associated with GTA. Rockstar’s own comments show that the developers are interested in how today’s hip-hop culture moves beyond strict geographic boundaries while still reflecting the energy of specific cities and communities.

The Sexyy Red connection is even more interesting because leaked GTA 6 material reportedly contained her song “Pound Town.” That does not necessarily mean “Pound Town” will appear in the final version of the game, but the leak gave fans an early glimpse at the type of contemporary rap music that could be part of the soundtrack. Rockstar’s DAZED interview now provides official confirmation that Sexyy Red will have music connected to GTA 6, although the specific song has not been identified. That distinction matters because leaked material can change before an official release. For now, fans can confidently expect Sexyy Red’s presence while continuing to wait for Rockstar to reveal the exact track.

The inclusion of both artists also says something important about where Rockstar believes hip-hop stands in popular culture. GTA has always used radio stations to capture different eras, scenes and sounds, but GTA 6 appears determined to represent contemporary rap alongside the genres that helped establish Miami’s musical identity. Rockstar has discussed its love for Miami bass while also pointing toward newer artists who represent the current generation. The soundtrack can therefore move from classic Southern rap influences into modern Florida sounds without treating hip-hop as a single, fixed genre. For a hip-hop audience, that makes the music selection almost as interesting as the game’s cars, characters and open-world gameplay.

Rockstar is also reportedly building a broader representation of Miami’s hip-hop ecosystem rather than simply placing famous songs on a playlist. The DAZED feature describes a game world where hip-hop exists across house parties, clubs and high-end nightlife spaces. That matters because music can help establish the social identity of different parts of Vice City. A Kodak Black record playing in one environment can create a very different atmosphere from a classic Miami bass track or a contemporary Sexyy Red anthem playing somewhere else. Rockstar appears to understand that hip-hop is not just background music in Miami culture, but part of the environment it is trying to recreate.

The game is also expected to feature a station called Dirty South Classics, which reportedly focuses on Southern rap from the 1990s and early 2000s. That creates an interesting contrast with the contemporary artists Rockstar has now discussed. Players could potentially hear the musical foundations of Southern hip-hop alongside artists who represent its current evolution. For Kodak Black, this creates a direct connection between Florida’s rap history and its modern sound. For Sexyy Red, it places one of the biggest contemporary female rap personalities into a game built around a city whose nightlife and music culture are central to the experience.

Sexyy Red’s inclusion also reflects the growing visibility of female rappers in mainstream hip-hop. Rockstar’s DAZED feature notes that the music industry has experienced a shift toward greater attention on female artists, with the fictional group Real Dimez also playing a role in GTA 6’s musical world. That broader focus gives the soundtrack an opportunity to represent the current state of rap rather than recreating an older version of hip-hop. Sexyy Red has become known for turning viral energy into major records and collaborations, making her presence particularly relevant to a game attempting to capture modern popular culture. Her addition alongside Kodak Black gives the soundtrack two very different but highly recognisable contemporary rap voices.

The timing of the announcement makes the revelation even bigger. GTA 6 is approaching its November 19 release, while Rockstar is dealing with intense attention surrounding leaks and unofficial information circulating online. The studio recently addressed the leaks and described them as “heartbreaking” while continuing to promote official information about the game. The DAZED interview therefore gives fans something far more reliable than social media speculation. It confirms that Kodak Black and Sexyy Red are part of Rockstar’s musical vision for GTA 6, even though individual song selections remain undisclosed.

For hip-hop fans, the biggest takeaway is that GTA 6 is not simply returning to Vice City for another round of crime, cars and chaos. Rockstar is attempting to build a modern version of Miami that reflects how the city sounds and feels today. Kodak Black represents a crucial connection to South Florida’s contemporary rap identity, while Sexyy Red brings the wider influence of today’s viral and club-oriented hip-hop culture. Their presence alongside Miami bass and older Southern rap could give GTA 6 one of the most diverse hip-hop soundtracks in the franchise. As fans wait to discover which songs will ultimately make the final cut, the confirmation of Kodak Black and Sexyy Red has already made the game’s music one of its biggest talking points.