The GTA Guide editorial team apologizes to readers. Our June 19 report about Russian musician Dmitry Lavrutov contributing to the Grand Theft Auto VI soundtrack was incorrect.
It later emerged that Lavrutov never worked with Rockstar Games. His social media claims were fabricated: the musician is wanted in Russia on fraud charges and fled to Argentina. Rockstar never confirmed any collaboration, and the teaser track has nothing to do with him.
The original article is preserved below in full — as a reminder to always verify information, especially when it comes to a single social media source.
The soundtrack of Grand Theft Auto VI will feature a track by a Russian artist — Dmitry Lavrutov announced this on his social media.
The composition is already playing in the teaser ahead of pre-order launch, and it will also be available in the game itself.
I never imagined my music would one day be heard in a game I’ve always admired. I’m incredibly happy, grateful, and honored to have this opportunity.
Who is Dmitry Lavrutov
- Originally from Krasnoyarsk, has been living and working in Buenos Aires since 2022
- Blends R&B with lo-fi
- His music has previously been featured in Netflix documentary projects
Music in the GTA series
- Rockstar always meticulously approaches the soundtrack: in GTA 5, over 440 artists were played on the radio stations
- For Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, the studio licensed tracks by Michael Jackson, Blondie, and Flock of Seagulls
- GTA 6 returns to Vice City — but in a modern setting, and the choice of music, including Lavrutov's track, emphasizes this
Pre-orders and release
- Pre-orders will open on June 25, 2026
- The game will be released on November 19, 2026 on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S