King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Earns Its First Hot 100 Hit With This ‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ Song

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard has achieved a significant milestone, marking its first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with their guest appearance on Justice's "Flower in a Hurricane." This collaboration, which also features Tame Impala and SZA, debuted at No. 62 on the chart dated Oct. 31, 2025, driven by impressive numbers including 4.6 million U.S. official streams, 1 million radio airplay impressions, and 1,000 sold copies in the U.S. during the Oct.

16-22 tracking week, as reported by Luminate. This track marks the ninth release from Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album, set for November 19, 2025, and was simultaneously announced as Justice's involvement in composing the game's score. It joins a select group of tracks from the album to reach the Hot 100, including Morgan Wallen's "Last Thing You Need" and Travis Scott's "Rhyno."

Known for its diverse musical style and prolific output, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard has released 28 studio albums spanning genres from psychedelic rock to techno. Their latest album, "August's Alien Metal," ventures further into dance music, using a homemade Eurorack modular synth dubbed "Nathan." Before this chart success, they had six albums on the Billboard 200, with their farthest venture into dance music yet.

The band's impact extends beyond mainstream charts; "Flower in a Hurricane" also secures hot entries for Justice (No. 45 on the Hot 100) and Tame Impala, while SZA claims her 62nd Hot 100 appearance. The track's influence is evident across various Billboard charts, including No. 2 on Hot Dance/Electronic Songs, No. 13 on Hot Alternative Songs, and No. 21 on Hot Rock & Alternative Songs. Its alternative radio debut places it at No. 39, marking a first for King Gizzard in this category.