TrendingTrending in October 2026

Hotel Lobby AI Trend

Rap in the famous orange booth.

Two cats rap and dance inside a bright orange studio booth around one hanging microphone. Add one clear photo of yourself or your pet to take the lead in this 15-second clip with original audio.

1 photo: you or your pet
15 s widescreen clip
Wide, like the original
Original sound included

No prompt to writeAdd your photo and tap once

Create your own 692 credits

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Original reel

@therealmeowfia

The original6M views on the viral clip

What the Hotel Lobby video looks like

This is the original. Your photo replaces its lead, so your video follows the same shots with your face. No two runs come out exactly the same.

TikTok creator @therealmeowfia shared this clip on 23 September showing a black cat rapping and an orange cat dancing. Your photo takes the lead's place while the setting and music remain untouched. Watch the original post

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Step by stepNo editing app

How to make the Hotel Lobby video

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Add your photo
Rapping lead: clear headshot of you or your pet.
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Press Make my video
The button shows the price before anything is spent: 692 credits at 480p.
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Download and post
A vertical 9:16 MP4, with the trend’s sound or silent. Find it later in My videos.

Which photo works best?

Use bright and direct lighting
Look straight toward the camera
Keep facial features clearly visible

Avoid

Blurry or dark pictures
Faces covered by sunglasses
Group photos with extra faces

Read the full guide: photo checklist, the prompt and CapCut

Shot by shot15 seconds

What happens in your video

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Two cats stand together inside a flat orange studio booth.
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The black cat steps up to a hanging microphone to rap the lyrics.
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The ginger cat dances beside the mic in time with the song.

Where it startedTrending in October 2026

Where the trend came from

The visual pays tribute to a June 2022 YouTube performance of Hotel Lobby by Quavo and Takeoff on A COLORS SHOW. That original upload gathered over 121 million views by late September 2026.

The trend emerged on TikTok in September 2026 after early cat edits surfaced. Creator @therealmeowfia posted the featured cat version on 23 September, earning 6 million views and 713,900 likes by 12 October.

What it means

People share this trend to turn themselves or their pets into stylish rap duos inside a famous music set. It offers a playful way to recreate an iconic music moment.

It works especially well for cat owners and music fans who enjoy quick performance clips.

CreditsSame price for everyone

How many credits it costs

Quality	Length	Credits
Standard · 480p	15 s	692

Credits come from a plan or a credit pack. A video that fails gives its credits back. See plans

TroubleshootingFixes that work

What goes wrong, and the fix

If…	Do this
Face looks distorted	Upload a centered portrait taken under clear lighting.
Pet details look mismatched	Pick a clean shot showing your pet looking straight forward.
The render failed	Credits come back automatically. Try again with a clearer photo.

QuestionsHotel Lobby

Hotel Lobby questions

What is the Hotel Lobby AI trend?

It is a video trend that recreates a rap performance inside an orange booth with a hanging microphone, featuring cats, people or pets.

How do I make the Hotel Lobby AI video?

Press Create your own, add one photo and tap Make my video. There is no prompt to write.

How many credits does it cost?

692 credits at standard quality (480p), 1,556 at HD (720p). The exact number is on the button before you spend anything, and a failed video gives its credits back.

Can I use a pet photo or a selfie?

Yes, you can upload a photo of your pet or a clear selfie of yourself.

Who made the original?

TikTok creator @therealmeowfia posted the cat clip on 23 September. We link to it above.