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                                  EXHIBIT 32.1

Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18
U.S.C.ss.1350, as adopted).

I, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Chief Executive Officer of Hot Topic, Inc., certify
that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Hot Topic, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report fully complies with the
requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended; and

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other information
included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition and results of operations of the registrant as of, and for,
the periods presented in this annual report.

Date: April 5, 2004

                                                   /s/ Elizabeth McLaughlin
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                                                   Elizabeth McLaughlin
                                                   Chief Executive Officer
                                                   (Principal Executive Officer)


A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been
provided to Hot Topic, Inc. and will be retained by Hot Topic, Inc. and
furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

This certification "accompanies" the Form 10-K, is not deemed filed with the SEC
and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended (whether made before or after the date of the Form 10-K),
irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing.


I, James McGinty, Chief Financial Officer of Hot Topic, Inc., certify that:

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Hot Topic, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report fully complies with the
requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended; and

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other information
included in this annual report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition and results of operations of the registrant as of, and for,
the periods presented in this annual report.

Date: April 5, 2004

                                                   /s/ James McGinty
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                                                   James McGinty
                                                   Chief Financial Officer
                                                   (Principal Financial Officer)

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been
provided to Hot Topic, Inc. and will be retained by Hot Topic, Inc. and
furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

This certification "accompanies" the Form 10-K, is not deemed filed with the SEC
and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended (whether made before or after the date of the Form 10-K),
irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing.


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