How to Make an AI Rap Video: Step by Step (2026)
To make an AI rap video, add two photos (or one of both people), pick a stage and a sound, set the options in Video settings and create. Every option shows its price first, a render usually takes 5 to 15 minutes on MiniMax H3, and the first preview is free.
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Step by step
- Open the generator on the Rap video tab.
- Add two photos, one person each, or one photo of both. Pick He or She for each. Left raps into the mic; right is the hype partner.
- Pick the stage. Hotel Lobby (orange) re-shoots a reference clip of the original performance, so booth, mic and routine match the trend. The other stages need a Seedance model.
- Pick the sound (AI rap, your song or the Hotel Lobby track) and the moves: the Hotel Lobby original or your own clip of 2 to 15 seconds.
- Open Video settings: model, quality, length, format. Each option shows its price in credits.
- Create, and sign in with Google if you have not yet.
- Wait: usually 5 to 15 minutes on MiniMax H3, about 4 to 6 minutes on Seedance by the provider’s estimate. The video waits in My videos.
- Preview and download the MP4. A free preview has a watermark until you unlock it with credits; paid renders are clean.
What each option does
| Option | Choices | What it changes |
|---|---|---|
| Photos | Two photos, or one of both | Who is on stage; left leads |
| He / She | One per performer | How the AI describes each person |
| Stage | Hotel Lobby (orange), Luxury Lobby, Studio Booth and Street Cypher | The set; all but Hotel Lobby need Seedance |
| Sound | A rap about your topic, your song, the Hotel Lobby track or your clip’s sound | What the lead raps to |
| Moves | Hotel Lobby original or your own clip (2 to 15 s) | What the pair does |
| Model | MiniMax H3 (default), Seedance 2.0 Mini, 2.0 Fast, 2.0 and 2.5 | Price, and whether topics and other stages work (Seedance only) |
| Quality | HD or 2K on MiniMax H3; 480p to 1080p on Seedance | Sharpness and price |
| Length | 5, 8, 10, 12 or 15 s in the booth; 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20 or 30 s elsewhere (20 or 30 s only on Seedance 2.5, without a track) | Duration and price |
| Format | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4 or 21:9 | Frame shape; never the price |
The three sounds
- A rap about your topic (Seedance): type up to 120 characters or leave it empty. The AI writes an original, clean verse and beat in the topic’s language (English if empty), and the lead raps it. With Both rap, the two trade bars. No existing songs, lyrics or artist voices.
- Your song: an MP3 or WAV; pick up to 15 seconds and the lead lip-syncs. Use only audio you have the right to use.
- The Hotel Lobby track: the lead lip-syncs to it on any stage.
What an AI rap video costs
Credits per video, shown on every option before you create. A standard 12-second MiniMax H3 HD video is 10 credits; format never changes the price.
| Video | Credits |
|---|---|
| MiniMax H3 HD, Hotel Lobby moves, 5, 8, 10, 12 or 15 s | 4, 7, 8, 10 or 12 |
| MiniMax H3 2K, same lengths | 7, 11, 13, 16 or 20 |
| 12 s rap from a topic, Seedance 2.0 Mini 720p (booth / other stage) | 6 / 5 |
| Any 12 s Seedance video | from 3 credits (Seedance 2.0 Mini, 480p) to 114 (Seedance 2.5, 1080p) |
- First preview free: once per new Google account, up to 12 seconds, with a watermark, on MiniMax H3 HD or Seedance 2.0 Mini (480p or 720p).
- Smallest pack: 10 credits for $9.99, never expires. Cheapest plan: Basic, 100 credits a month for $29.90. See pricing.
Topic tips
- Name people and one detail: “Priya’s smoke alarm cooking” beats “my friends”.
- One idea per video; 12 seconds is short.
- For Both rap, give them something to argue about: “who is the worse driver, Sam or Jo”.
- Ideas: funny rap lyrics, rap battle roasts, a birthday rap song.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Blurry or unlike faces | Front-facing, well-lit photos, waist up; a higher quality |
| The wrong person raps | The left photo leads, so swap them. In one photo of both, the person on the left leads |
| No topic box, or a stage is missing | Switch to a Seedance model |
| Topic refused | Sexual or hateful topics are refused before any charge; rewrite it |
| Render failed | Credits come back automatically; adjust the photos or topic and retry |
Post your AI rap video
- Pick 9:16 before you create for TikTok, Reels or Shorts.
- Download the MP4. Videos stay in My videos; photos are deleted after 7 days.
- Use only photos you have permission to use, and ask before you post.
FAQ
How long does an AI rap video take?
Usually 5 to 15 minutes on MiniMax H3, mostly queue; about 4 to 6 minutes on Seedance, by the provider’s estimate.
How much does an AI rap video cost?
On Seedance 2.0 Mini at 720p, a 12-second rap from your topic is 6 credits in the booth and 5 on other stages. The first preview is free.
Can I use one photo?
Yes, if both people are in it; the person on the left leads. For a solo clip, use an effect.
Can I download the lyrics?
No. The rap comes only as the MP4, with the song as its audio.
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