Rockstar's doing a GTA 6 launch 'festival' in Miami featuring a lot of presumably expensive musical stars

Rockstar is set to host an extravagant launch festival for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) in Miami, showcasing a host of high-profile musical artists, presumably including some expensive performers. The event will feature two stages with live performances, both from characters in the game and celebrities from the real world. Among the notable names set to grace the stages are Cardi B, Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Kodak Black, Sofaygo, Ca7riel, and Paco Amoroso.

In addition to the musical acts, the soundtrack duo Justice will spin records as DJ's, alongside The Dare with Fcukers. Other acts including Metro Boomin, Nick León with DJ Python, Propsa with Skream, Rauw and Friends, Suero, and Tainy will also be performing. The festival is taking place at the event space Mana Wynwood, with a pre-sale lottery for tickets commencing this week on November 11th, with limited availability of two tickets per person.

The full soundtrack for GTA 6 is still to be announced, with a few songs featuring Rauw, Ca7riel, Paco Amoroso, and Travis Scott. With the game’s immersive musical presence, it’s likely to be a profitable platform for these artists. Furthermore, the cultural impact of GTA 6 continues to grow, with the game's imminent arrival being mirrored by a takeover of the upscale Selfridges department store in London.

The store is adorned with a custom Ferrari and an array of high-end merchandise. However, for Rockstar, the festivities are not without strife, as the company is currently embroiled in an employment tribunal in Scotland. The dispute involves the sudden termination of 31 staff members from Rockstar North, a move justified by the company as gross misconduct, while the fired employees maintain it was a result of union busting. The outcome of this legal battle is expected around the time of GTA 6’s release on November 19th.