Drake Is Rumored To Get His Own GTA 6 Radio Station – And That Would Change Everything

Drake in GTA 6? That’s the word from music producer Jermaine Dupri, who says the chart-topping rapper is set to have his own radio station in the game. While Rockstar hasn’t confirmed anything officially, this could be the first real peek at how deep the music game is going for Grand Theft Auto 6 — and it’s already sounding ambitious.

During an appearance on the New Rory and Mal podcast, Dupri casually dropped that he was approached about Grand Theft Auto, and was told that artists like Drake would have their own stations. Not playlists. Not a few cameo tracks. Actually, in-game stations are tied directly to them.

“They asked me to do Grand Theft Auto, and they were saying like Drake got his own radio station on Grand Theft Auto,” Dupri said.

Not just a cameo — a full Drake-curated station

It’s not hard to imagine what a Drake station in GTA 6 would look like. There’s a whole generation of players who’ve grown up with his music playing in the background of their lives — and now it might be playing in the background of their next Vice City shootout.

If the rumors are true, Drake wouldn’t just be contributing a couple of tracks. This could mean a station where he acts as the host, handpicks music (including exclusive or unreleased cuts), and maybe even delivers commentary or shoutouts in between songs. It’s a blend of artist showcase and immersive worldbuilding that Rockstar’s been edging toward since GTA San Andreas.

Rockstar's games have always used radio stations as more than just background noise. They’re mood setters. Cultural commentary. Time capsules. So, giving a massive artist like Drake a full creative runway could be a game-changer for both the soundscape and the hype around GTA 6.

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New Grand Theft Auto Sound

We’ve seen GTA music evolve a lot since the ‘90s. Back in Vice City, it was about recreating an era, packed with ‘80s synths, hair metal, and Latin pop. San Andreas mixed West Coast rap, old school funk, and talk radio. Then GTA 5 brought the most modern and sprawling soundtrack yet, with 22 radio stations across every genre imaginable. From Radio Los Santos and The Lowdown 91.1 to Blonded Los Santos curated by Frank Ocean, Rockstar proved it could pull big names while still keeping a curated, in-universe vibe.

Drake having his own station would be the next step. It’s not just genre representation — it’s artist ownership. If GTA 6 really lets artists push new material or directly influence the tone of their stations, it could elevate the entire way music lives inside the game. Less "licensed playlist" and more like a living, breathing radio network that reflects actual music culture.

And yes, that might even include Drake tracks dropping first in GTA before they hit Spotify. That’s not confirmed, but Dupri’s comments suggest it’s at least part of the plan: artists debuting unreleased content inside the game.

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Others might join — Kendrick, Khaled, and more

Drake might not be alone. Other artists have already been linked to GTA 6 stations. Kendrick Lamar’s name has floated around as another possible station curator. DJ Khaled has been rumored as a station host, not an artist with his own playlist, but still — these are massive names. Megan Thee Stallion even teased fans with a Vice City-themed Instagram post, and T-Pain has flat-out said he’s involved with Rockstar in some way for the next game.

What’s clear is that GTA 6 isn’t playing it safe. If Rockstar is building a soundtrack ecosystem where big-name artists actually shape the in-game experience — not just feature on a tracklist — it pushes the series past anything it’s done before. And it sets a new bar for how games handle music.

It also aligns with how Rockstar has handled GTA Online in recent years, bringing in real-world DJs, concerts, and radio takeovers. Now it looks like those systems are being brought into the next mainline game in a far more integrated way.

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Why Drake fits the vibe

There’s something poetic about Drake being part of GTA 6. The franchise is shifting to a Miami-style setting with neon heat, luxury culture, and that push-pull between fast money and personal ambition. It fits with Drake’s aesthetic almost too well. From Take Care to Her Loss, his discography blends mood and bravado — perfect for cruising through fictional Vice City at 2AM after a heist gone wrong.

And while the early trailers for GTA 6 have leaned into Southern hip-hop and trap-heavy beats — stuff that sounds more like Kodak Black or Rod Wave — there’s more than enough room for R&B and mainstream rap. Drake offers contrast and balance, and having him involved early signals that Rockstar isn’t picking just one lane.

Past GTA radio legends

If you remember GTA: Vice City’s Fever 105 or San Andreas’ Bounce FM, you’ll know how tightly music gets woven into the identity of each game. Those stations weren’t just background sound — they defined the tone of entire missions. GTA 5’s Radio Los Santos did the same, giving us Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky, and Tyler, the Creator all in one curated package.

What’s different now is that Rockstar isn’t just licensing hits. They’re allegedly handing creative control to the artists themselves. It’s like if San Andreas gave DJ Quik an actual mic and let him program Bounce FM from the ground up. That’s where GTA 6 could go.

Rockstar has yet to confirm anything about the GTA 6 soundtrack officially. But if Dupri’s claims are accurate, then this is the beginning of something much bigger than just a tracklist. It’s about how artists, celebrities, and music as a whole are baked into the worldbuilding of modern AAA games.

Whether it’s Drake, Kendrick, T-Pain, or Megan Thee Stallion, the cast of contributors is shaping up to be Rockstar’s boldest yet. It’s not just about what you hear when you get in the car. It’s about who’s behind the music, and how that adds another layer to the most anticipated game of the decade.

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