The Hotel Lobby trend puts two new people into an orange booth, rapping side by side under one hanging mic. It is based on Quavo and Takeoff's 2022 "Hotel Lobby" performance on A COLORS SHOW, and in September 2026 it spread across TikTok and X with every kind of pairing: friends, couples, coworkers, pets.
This guide shows how to make your own version with RapVideo AI, what the two styles do differently, how to pick photos that work, and what to check before you post.
What you need
- One or two photos (details below)
- A browser on your phone or computer. There is no app to install and nothing to film.
- About 2 to 3 minutes while the video renders
- Credits for the render (see the cost section)
Step 1: Choose a style
RapVideo AI has two styles. They solve different problems, so it is worth picking on purpose.
| Original remake | New song | |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | The real "Hotel Lobby" recording | Original music written for your topic |
| Moves | The original choreography | Generated performance |
| Length | 14 seconds | 12 seconds (standard) |
| Lyrics | The original song | New lyrics from your topic |
| Posting risk | Platforms may mute, limit or remove it | Original music, so it won't match a copyrighted track |
Original remake is the closest thing to the clips you have seen. It uses the real recording and choreography and puts your faces on the two rappers. That is exactly why platforms may react to it: it is the original song.
New song keeps the same two-person, orange-booth feel but makes something new. A language model writes lyrics about your topic, then the video model generates the picture, the two voices and the beat in one pass. The voices are AI voices. There is no voice cloning, and it will not sound like Quavo or Takeoff.
If you just want the meme for a group chat, the remake is fun. If you want to post publicly and keep the sound, the new song is the safer pick.
Step 2: Add your photos
You have three options:
- Two photos, one person in each. The first photo goes on the left, the second on the right.
- One photo of both, if you already have a picture with both people in it.
- Solo, one person, if you want to do it alone (New song only; Original remake needs two people).
The two photos do not need to be taken together. A selfie from last week and a photo of your friend from three years ago will work fine.
Photo tips that make a real difference
- One clear, front-facing face per photo
- Good, even light. A window in daytime beats a dim room.
- No sunglasses, masks or heavy beauty filters
- Half-body shots look best. Very tight face crops and far-away full-body shots both lose detail.
- Only use photos of people who agreed to be in the video
Most bad results come from the photo, not the prompt. If a face is turned away, blurry or covered, the model has to guess.
Step 3: Pick a stage (New song only)
New song has three stages:
- Hotel Lobby: the orange booth. This is the default and the look most people want.
- Luxury Lobby: a fancier lobby setting.
- Studio Booth: a recording-booth look.
Original remake always uses the original setting, so there is nothing to pick.
Step 4: Write a topic (optional)
For New song you can add a topic of up to 120 characters. The rap follows the language of your topic, so a topic written in Spanish gets a Spanish rap.
Short, specific topics work better than vague ones. Some ideas:
- "My roommate never washes the dishes"
- "Happy 30th birthday to Sam, still can't parallel park"
- "Ten years of friendship since freshman chemistry"
- "Our dog thinks he owns the couch"
- "Monday standup that should have been an email"
Leave it empty and the rap will still be generated, just less personal. A name and one funny detail is usually enough.
Step 5: Generate and download
Press generate and wait about 2 to 3 minutes. When it is done, preview it and download it. If a render fails, the credits come back to your account automatically.
How much it costs
- A standard video (Standard model, 720p, 12 seconds, 9:16 vertical) costs 10 credits.
- The single pack is $9.99 for 10 credits, so one video.
- On the Basic plan ($29.90 per month for 100 credits) that works out to about $2.99 per song.
- Failed renders are refunded automatically, so a bad render never costs you.
See pricing for the current packs and plans.
Before you post
A few things are worth knowing, especially for the remake.
The original song can get muted. Original remake uses the real "Hotel Lobby" recording. TikTok, Instagram and YouTube may mute it, limit its reach or remove it, and you are responsible for how you share it. If keeping the audio matters to you, use New song.
Get consent. Everyone whose face is in the video should be fine with it, even if it is a joke.
Be thoughtful about the original artists. Takeoff died in November 2022. Many fans love the trend, and some find AI versions of the performance uncomfortable. Swapping in your own faces, rather than recreating Takeoff, is the more respectful way to join in.
It is a fan trend, not an official product. RapVideo AI is independent and not affiliated with Migos, Quavo, Takeoff, Offset, COLORS or the song's rights holders.
FAQ
Do I need two people?
Not for New song: use Solo for one person, or "One photo of both" if you have a single photo with two people. Original remake always needs two people.
Can the photos come from different places?
Yes. They do not need to be taken together, and they can have different backgrounds. The model places both people in the same scene.
Will my video sound like Quavo and Takeoff?
Only in Original remake, because it uses the actual recording. New song uses AI voices and original music, and there is no voice cloning.
Can the rap be in another language?
Yes. In New song, the rap follows the language of your topic.
Why did TikTok mute my video?
If you used Original remake, the audio is the original copyrighted song, and platforms may mute or limit it. New song avoids that because the music is original.
Is it free?
No. A standard video costs 10 credits, and a failed render is refunded automatically.
How long does it take?
Around 2 to 3 minutes per video.
Make yours
Pick two photos, choose a style and try it on the generator. For more about the format, see the Hotel Lobby AI page or the rap duo page.
