The original
Quavo and Takeoff performing "Hotel Lobby" on COLORS, 17 June 2022 — orange booth, one ceiling mic.
How to Make the Migos AI Video
Two photos, one orange booth, four seconds of bars.
How do you make the Migos AI video?
Upload two photos — or one photo of both people — to an AI video generator that places them in an orange studio booth sharing one hanging microphone, then post the vertical clip with the "Hotel Lobby" sound. On Renoise that takes about two minutes, and one 4-second clip costs 20 credits.
The Migos AI video is a remake of Quavo and Takeoff’s 2022 COLORS performance, with anyone you like standing in their place.
Skip the reading and make one now. Open the Hotel Lobby AI video generator
The Migos AI trend in four facts
The spark
A 16 September 2026 TikTok edit with two Suits characters passed 1.7 million views.
What goes in
Two photos of people or pets. No video clip, no prompt.
What comes out
A silent vertical 9:16 clip. The sound is added on TikTok.
Make the Migos AI trend in three steps
Everything below runs on one page and needs no editing app.
Step 1Pick two photos
One clear, front-facing photo per person or pet. Waist-up or full body works; sunglasses and side profiles do not.
Step 2Generate the clip
Upload both on the Hotel Lobby AI page and press the button. About two minutes later the 480p, 4-second clip is ready.
Step 3Post with the sound
Download the MP4, upload it to TikTok or Reels, and add "Hotel Lobby" from the app’s sound library.
Migos AI videos made from two photos
Real output, each from two photos and nothing else — people and pets alike.
Father and son
Two portraits, two generations, one mic. Both faces and outfits carry over from the photos.
Two cats
The version that took the trend beyond people. One photo per cat, paws on the beat.
Two dogs
A golden retriever and a French bulldog, each from its own photo.
A couple
Taking turns on the mic. Neither needs to rap — the model supplies the gestures.
Which way to make a Migos AI video
Three routes on Renoise, depending on what you start with and how long the clip should be.
| Route | Hotel Lobby AI page (Recommended) | Face swap video | Video models |
|---|---|---|---|
| You start with | Two photos | Your own clip + one face | Photos + your own prompt |
| Prompt to write | — | — | ✓ |
| Default length | 4s | Your clip, up to 15s | 4–15s on Seedance 2.0 |
| Copies a clip’s exact moves | — | ✓ | — |
| Cost basis | 20 credits a clip | 6 credits a second | Priced per model |
Where the Migos AI trend came from
On 17 June 2022, Quavo and Takeoff of Migos, performing as Unc & Phew, recorded "Hotel Lobby" for COLORS — the Berlin channel known for filming one artist against one flat colour. Their set was an orange booth and a single microphone hanging from the ceiling, which the two passed between them. Takeoff died later that year, and the session has kept drawing views ever since.
In September 2026 AI video tools turned that set into a template. The 16 September edit that started it swapped in two characters from Suits; within days there were cats, historical figures and athletes in the booth. The format spreads because it is instantly readable — orange walls, one mic, two people trading lines — and because anyone can fill it with a friend, a partner or a pet.
Most versions are generated from photos rather than copied from the original frames, which is why they need nothing but two pictures. Post it with the sound from your app’s music library rather than ripping audio from the performance, and only put people in the booth who are happy to be there.
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Unlimited Concurrent Generations
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Unlimited LLM Chats
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Commercial Use
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Watermark-free exports
Current PlanNew user exclusive
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$60$42/mo
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Unlimited LLM Chats
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Best ValueCurrent PlanNew user exclusive
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$200$140/mo
Billed $1680 annually
Upgrade PlanSave $720/year
14,000 credits released monthly
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7 days of Unlimited each month
Unlimited models:
Hailuo H3 (768p)
Seedance 2.0 Mini (480p, 720p)
Seedream 5.0 Pro (1k)
Seedream 5.0 Lite
✓
Unlimited Concurrent Generations
✓
Renoise Agent Beta
✓
Unlimited LLM Chats
✓
Commercial Use
✓
Watermark-free exports
Current PlanNew user exclusive
Starter
For first-time AI content creators
$20$20/mo
Billed monthly
Upgrade Plan1,200 credits released monthly
✓
No Unlimited generation
✓
Unlimited Concurrent Generations
✓
Renoise Agent Beta
✓
Unlimited LLM Chats
✓
Commercial Use
✓
Watermark-free exports
Current PlanNew user exclusive
Standard
For creators shipping content every week.
$60$60/mo
Billed monthly
Upgrade Plan3,600 credits released monthly
✓
No Unlimited generation
✓
Unlimited Concurrent Generations
✓
Renoise Agent Beta
✓
Unlimited LLM Chats
✓
Commercial Use
✓
Watermark-free exports
Best ValueCurrent PlanNew user exclusive
Advanced
For studios and pros producing at commercial scale.
$200$200/mo
Billed monthly
Upgrade Plan14,000 credits released monthly
✓
7 days of Unlimited each month
Unlimited models:
Hailuo H3 (768p)
Seedance 2.0 Mini (480p, 720p)
Seedream 5.0 Pro (1k)
Seedream 5.0 Lite
✓
Unlimited Concurrent Generations
✓
Renoise Agent Beta
✓
Unlimited LLM Chats
✓
Commercial Use
✓
Watermark-free exports
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Frequently asked questions
1.What is the Migos AI trend?
A September 2026 social trend that remakes Quavo and Takeoff’s 2022 COLORS performance of "Hotel Lobby" with other people — friends, couples, pets, TV characters — standing in the orange booth at the shared microphone.
2.What app do people use for the Migos AI video?
Mostly web-based AI video generators rather than one app. Some copy the original clip’s moves with motion transfer, others generate the scene from two photos. The Hotel Lobby AI page on Renoise does the second, in about two minutes.
3.How much does a Migos AI video cost?
On the Hotel Lobby AI page one 480p, 4-second clip costs 20 credits — the same 20 you earn by following Renoise on X and YouTube. After that each clip is billed per generation; there is no subscription needed to start.
4.Can I put Quavo and Takeoff back in?
No. The trend is about putting new people in the booth, and generating real artists — or anyone who has not agreed — is not something this tool is for. Use photos of yourself, friends who said yes, or your pets.
5.Why is there no music in my clip?
The clip is generated silent. Add "Hotel Lobby" from TikTok or Instagram’s sound library when you post; that keeps the song licensed and lines your clip up with every other video in the trend.
6.Can I make a Migos AI video with cats?
Yes. Upload one upright, front-facing photo of each cat. Cats were among the first non-human versions of the trend and still come out well; dogs and a pet-plus-person pairing work too.
7.How long is a Migos AI video?
Four seconds by default, which fits one exchange on the mic and loops cleanly. The tier above the button goes up to 15 seconds, and to 1080p on Seedance 2.5, priced before you run it.
8.Do I need Higgsfield to make it?
No. Higgsfield Genjutsu is one way, using motion transfer from a source clip. Generating from two photos needs no clip at all, which is what the Hotel Lobby AI page does.
By Max, RenoiseLast reviewed Models verified: Seedance 2.0 Mini