You know the format: two people, an orange booth, one mic hanging between them. The hard part is deciding who goes in the booth and what they rap about.
Below are 12 Hotel Lobby trend ideas grouped by who you are making it with. Each one has a topic you can paste straight into the topic box (all under 120 characters) and one tip that makes that pairing work better.
Family
1. You and your dad
Topic: "Dad says he knows a shortcut, we've been lost for forty minutes"
Tip: Dad photos are often old or blurry. Ask for a recent, well-lit one instead of screenshotting a group photo from 2015.
2. You and your mom
Topic: "Mom sends voice notes longer than podcasts and still calls to ask if I listened"
Tip: Moms tend to share the video in the family group chat. Pick a topic she would be proud to forward.
3. Siblings
Topic: "Big sister vs little brother: who really broke the TV in 2014"
Tip: Put the older sibling first so they land on the left. Small choices like that become part of the joke.
4. Grandparent and grandkid
Topic: "Grandpa still prints his emails and files them in a folder"
Tip: Older relatives may not know what the trend is. Show them an example first and ask if they want to be in it.
Couples
5. You and your boyfriend
Topic: "He said he's not hungry, then ate half my fries"
Tip: Use photos taken in similar light. If one is a bright beach shot and the other is a dim bar selfie, the pair looks less like a duo.
6. You and your girlfriend
Topic: "Three years together and she still won't let me pick the restaurant"
Tip: Anniversaries and birthdays are the easy hooks. Put the date or the number of years in the topic.
7. Married couple
Topic: "Ten years married, still arguing about how to load the dishwasher"
Tip: If you only have a wedding photo of the two of you, use "One photo of both" instead of cropping it into two.
Friends
8. Best friends
Topic: "Best friends since seventh grade, still splitting one dessert"
Tip: Specific beats generic. "Since seventh grade" lands better than "friends forever."
9. Roommates
Topic: "Roommate keeps eating my leftovers and labels it teamwork"
Tip: Roast topics work best when the roasted person is in on it. Show them the topic before you generate.
10. Long-distance friends
Topic: "Two time zones apart, still sending each other memes at 3 a.m."
Tip: The two photos don't need to match. A selfie from your city and one from theirs is fine, since the model puts both people in the same booth.
Work & business
11. Coworkers
Topic: "Coworker replies 'noted' to every message, even happy birthday"
Tip: Keep it friendly. If it would be awkward read out at a team meeting, pick a different detail.
12. Small business duo
Topic: "Fresh sourdough every morning at Maple Street Bakery, open at seven"
Tip: For a shop or brand, put the name and one concrete detail in the topic. Ask both owners before you post it as an ad.
Bonus: solo and pets
Not every idea needs two humans.
- Solo: use one photo for a solo verse. Try "Finally finished my thesis, now I sleep for a week."
- You and your pet: if you have one clear photo with you and your pet together, use "One photo of both." Try "My cat thinks 6 a.m. is breakfast and I'm the staff." Results with animals vary more than with people, so pick a photo where the pet's face is clearly visible.
How to make it
- Open the Hotel Lobby AI generator.
- Add two photos, one photo of both people, or a single photo for Solo.
- Keep the default Hotel Lobby stage (the orange booth), or pick Luxury Lobby or Studio Booth.
- Paste your topic (up to 120 characters). The rap follows the topic's language.
- Generate and wait about 2 to 3 minutes, then download.
The topic is used by the New song style. Original remake uses the real "Hotel Lobby" recording instead, so it ignores the topic and needs two people.
A standard video costs 10 credits (the single pack is $9.99 for 12 credits), and failed renders are refunded. For photo tips and more detail, read the full guide on how to do the Hotel Lobby trend.
A few rules
- Get consent. Everyone whose face is in the video should agree, even for a joke.
- Kids only with a parent's OK. Don't use photos of children unless you are their parent or have their parent's permission.
- Don't impersonate real artists or celebrities. Use your own faces, not Quavo's, Takeoff's or anyone famous. Takeoff died in November 2022, and some fans find AI versions of him upsetting.
- Label it if needed. Don't present the clip as a real performance or a real endorsement.
RapVideo AI is independent and not affiliated with Migos, Quavo, Takeoff, Offset, COLORS or the song's rights holders.
FAQ
What are good Hotel Lobby trend ideas?
Pairs with an obvious relationship work best: parent and kid, siblings, couples, best friends, roommates, coworkers. Add one specific detail about them as the topic.
Can I do the Hotel Lobby trend with my dad or mom?
Yes. Use a recent, clear photo of each of you, or one photo of you together, and write a topic about something they always do.
Can I do it alone?
Yes. Choose Solo and upload one photo. Solo works with New song; Original remake needs two people.
Can I do it with my pet?
Yes, with "One photo of both" or Solo. Results with animals are less predictable, so use a photo where the face is clear.
Can the rap be in another language?
Yes. Write the topic in the language you want and the rap follows it.
Is it free?
No. A standard video costs 10 credits, and failed renders are refunded automatically.
How long should the topic be?
Up to 120 characters. One name plus one funny, specific detail is usually enough.