Xania Monet, a music artist created with AI, is causing a stir on and offline.
- - Xania Monet, a music artist created with AI, is causing a stir on and offline.
Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY November 8, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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Xania Monet, a music artist created with AI, is causing a stir on and offline.
Xania Monet’s voice has reached millions, yet few know she is an artificial intelligence creation.
While Monet was created by technology, the woman behind the mysterious singer is very much human, as she explained in a recent interview with CBS News.
“I wanted to reveal myself because I wanted people to know there was a real person behind Xania. That there’s real emotion and soul put into those lyrics,” creator and poet, Telisha “Nikki” Jones, 31, told journalist Gayle King.
She called the avatar “an extension” of herself.
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Who is Xania Monet?
According to CBS News, Jones, of Mississippi, developed the virtual singer earlier this year while learning AI.
Xania Monet has nearly 160,000 followers on Instagram and more than 460,000 on TikTok. One of her biggest hits, “How Was I Supposed to Know?” landed on Billboard’s radio chart Adult R&B Airplay, according to an article published this week. The video for the song, which includes real people, has 349,000 views on YouTube.
She also secured a spot on the R&B Digital Song Sales charts, among several others. Two projects titled “Unfolded” and “Pieces Left Behind” are available on music streaming platforms.
Miguel's fifth album, 2025's "Caos," comes eight years since his last studio album, 2017's "War & Leisure." Look back on the R&B singer-songwriter's musical career.
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Miguel's fifth album, 2025's "Caos," comes eight years since his last studio album, 2017's "War & Leisure." Look back on the R&B singer-songwriter's musical career.
">Miguel's fifth album, 2025's "Caos," comes eight years since his last studio album, 2017's "War & Leisure." Look back on the R&B singer-songwriter's musical career.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/jglLyIxy2UXREqvWqF9i1w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1f1551e88b5ad4b31ece121e9825cb27 class=caas-img>Miguel attends the BET Awards on July 1, 2012, in Los Angeles.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OCrfXrwuR5nLeR5g7r_.bQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02MzU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2f208e1ce1c1add03221febbed864792 class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
Miguel attends the BET Awards on July 1, 2012, in Los Angeles.
">Miguel attends the BET Awards on July 1, 2012, in Los Angeles.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OCrfXrwuR5nLeR5g7r_.bQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD02MzU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2f208e1ce1c1add03221febbed864792 class=caas-img>Miguel and Wale, right, won the award for best collaboration for "Lotus Flower Bomb" at the 2012 BET Awards in Los Angeles.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nkafl4iM_oA4XeQ6I.lfhQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NDk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2b1c56db4d7970aa1ea1d217bdac387e class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
Miguel and Wale, right, won the award for best collaboration for "Lotus Flower Bomb" at the 2012 BET Awards in Los Angeles.
">Miguel and Wale, right, won the award for best collaboration for "Lotus Flower Bomb" at the 2012 BET Awards in Los Angeles.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nkafl4iM_oA4XeQ6I.lfhQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NDk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2b1c56db4d7970aa1ea1d217bdac387e class=caas-img>Miguel performs during the Soul Train Awards on Nov. 8, 2012, in Las Vegas.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/hYsJYL5afSLXv02QE7OHIA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODE4/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b50ec47cb19e670f2b12e88caec6c130 class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
Miguel performs during the Soul Train Awards on Nov. 8, 2012, in Las Vegas.
">Miguel performs during the Soul Train Awards on Nov. 8, 2012, in Las Vegas.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/hYsJYL5afSLXv02QE7OHIA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODE4/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b50ec47cb19e670f2b12e88caec6c130 class=caas-img>Miguel won the award for best male R&B and soul artist during the Soul Train Awards on Nov. 8, 2012, in Las Vegas.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OAQQibmFtaG1EN77qIK8OA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MTA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/7ce35dd4511a858350c7849a08c727f8 class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
Miguel won the award for best male R&B and soul artist during the Soul Train Awards on Nov. 8, 2012, in Las Vegas.
">Miguel won the award for best male R&B and soul artist during the Soul Train Awards on Nov. 8, 2012, in Las Vegas.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OAQQibmFtaG1EN77qIK8OA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MTA-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/7ce35dd4511a858350c7849a08c727f8 class=caas-img>Mariah Carey and Miguel perform on ABC's "Good Morning America" on May 24, 2013, in New York City.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/AR0yY4UVfzBW4wL8WPI_mA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04ODc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/9d4906cfa4b7048edbd971741fff328e class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
Mariah Carey and Miguel perform on ABC's "Good Morning America" on May 24, 2013, in New York City.
">Mariah Carey and Miguel perform on ABC's "Good Morning America" on May 24, 2013, in New York City.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/AR0yY4UVfzBW4wL8WPI_mA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04ODc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/9d4906cfa4b7048edbd971741fff328e class=caas-img>Nazanin Mandi, left, and Miguel attend the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 30, 2015, in Los Angeles.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/eviHAmArlYZTg_FWf6TdUQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODY5/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/209ca38df97427eac9f4b23fcb426ddb class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
Nazanin Mandi, left, and Miguel attend the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 30, 2015, in Los Angeles.
">Nazanin Mandi, left, and Miguel attend the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards on Aug. 30, 2015, in Los Angeles.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/eviHAmArlYZTg_FWf6TdUQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODY5/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/209ca38df97427eac9f4b23fcb426ddb class=caas-img>Miguel performs on stage at the VH1 Big Music in 2015: You Oughta Know Concert on Nov. 12, 2015, in New York City.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/DXPdN3uChcBr5JJbPSDEBw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODY4/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/5551ce41b9d9ea70eabb9758f7951a8e class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
Miguel performs on stage at the VH1 Big Music in 2015: You Oughta Know Concert on Nov. 12, 2015, in New York City.
">Miguel performs on stage at the VH1 Big Music in 2015: You Oughta Know Concert on Nov. 12, 2015, in New York City.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/DXPdN3uChcBr5JJbPSDEBw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODY4/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/5551ce41b9d9ea70eabb9758f7951a8e class=caas-img>Miguel and Tori Kelly perform on stage at A+E Networks Shining A Light concert on Nov. 18, 2015, in Los Angeles.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/WQm1GMuUlohmxkEK9VZtpQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNzU4/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2cd5e329f9c00f7d37fe90c3e0ebcf73 class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
Miguel and Tori Kelly perform on stage at A+E Networks Shining A Light concert on Nov. 18, 2015, in Los Angeles.
">Miguel and Tori Kelly perform on stage at A+E Networks Shining A Light concert on Nov. 18, 2015, in Los Angeles.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/WQm1GMuUlohmxkEK9VZtpQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNzU4/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2cd5e329f9c00f7d37fe90c3e0ebcf73 class=caas-img>Miguel performs on stage on Feb. 10, 2016, in Hollywood, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/hDJ156cS6QQI9fQ0mcrDjA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e082e909e66994b97bdbc0776a92cbf3 class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
Miguel performs on stage on Feb. 10, 2016, in Hollywood, California.
">Miguel performs on stage on Feb. 10, 2016, in Hollywood, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/hDJ156cS6QQI9fQ0mcrDjA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e082e909e66994b97bdbc0776a92cbf3 class=caas-img>A$AP Rocky, left, and Miguel perform during the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival on April 22, 2016, in Indio, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Lk58F85c5nqkrSUgM952Qw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/242b295a149a7a0dc2b2bb6e3d5c5044 class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
A$AP Rocky, left, and Miguel perform during the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival on April 22, 2016, in Indio, California.
">A$AP Rocky, left, and Miguel perform during the 2016 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival on April 22, 2016, in Indio, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Lk58F85c5nqkrSUgM952Qw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MzI-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/242b295a149a7a0dc2b2bb6e3d5c5044 class=caas-img>Gael Garcia Bernal, left, Natalia Lafourcade, center, and Miguel arrive for the 90th Academy Awards on March 4, 2018, in Los Angeles.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/RPH2Gqivy3xRSbcBVumMAw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MTg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f9c5bbd418b80f88520354f89ee1ba7b class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
Gael Garcia Bernal, left, Natalia Lafourcade, center, and Miguel arrive for the 90th Academy Awards on March 4, 2018, in Los Angeles.
">Gael Garcia Bernal, left, Natalia Lafourcade, center, and Miguel arrive for the 90th Academy Awards on March 4, 2018, in Los Angeles.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/RPH2Gqivy3xRSbcBVumMAw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MTg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f9c5bbd418b80f88520354f89ee1ba7b class=caas-img>Miguel performs during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 22, 2018 in Indio, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/3.HE6HQi8oboo7w0w64Ing--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MTU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b52866653237c6c6a3c69c83de22f49b class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
Miguel performs during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 22, 2018 in Indio, California.
">Miguel performs during the 2018 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 22, 2018 in Indio, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/3.HE6HQi8oboo7w0w64Ing--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD05MTU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b52866653237c6c6a3c69c83de22f49b class=caas-img>Miguel performs on stage on June 2, 2018 in Los Angeles.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/VFH2nKErX2bfdiHq3kZiIg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xMDQ5/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/d328e879999be91284ca5a447cab6219 class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
Miguel performs on stage on June 2, 2018 in Los Angeles.
">Miguel performs on stage on June 2, 2018 in Los Angeles.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/VFH2nKErX2bfdiHq3kZiIg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xMDQ5/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/d328e879999be91284ca5a447cab6219 class=caas-img>Miguel and Nazanin Mandi attend Elton John AIDS Foundation's 30th annual Academy Awards viewing party on March 27, 2022, in West Hollywood, California.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/oIgV04ABaVtA_lzh8jU7Eg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNzkw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/20c34c81535fc1fdaf5d58a5f83d9449 class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
Miguel and Nazanin Mandi attend Elton John AIDS Foundation's 30th annual Academy Awards viewing party on March 27, 2022, in West Hollywood, California.
">Miguel and Nazanin Mandi attend Elton John AIDS Foundation's 30th annual Academy Awards viewing party on March 27, 2022, in West Hollywood, California.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/oIgV04ABaVtA_lzh8jU7Eg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNzkw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/20c34c81535fc1fdaf5d58a5f83d9449 class=caas-img>Miguel performs music from his unreleased "Viscera Experience" on Aug. 25, 2023 in Los Angeles.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/wwEB55hxdDIvkFc94NIvIg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/81f2025900d0b0fdb3b38117cbb2c6df class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
Miguel performs music from his unreleased "Viscera Experience" on Aug. 25, 2023 in Los Angeles.
">Miguel performs music from his unreleased "Viscera Experience" on Aug. 25, 2023 in Los Angeles.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/wwEB55hxdDIvkFc94NIvIg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjc-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/81f2025900d0b0fdb3b38117cbb2c6df class=caas-img>Miguel performs on stage during Honeyland Festival on Nov. 11, 2023, in Sugar Land, Texas.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/mnCYQuowAgrAgLep9Tv9_g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NjU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/91a8c57b8417ba79b9a0623efeb69d46 class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
Miguel performs on stage during Honeyland Festival on Nov. 11, 2023, in Sugar Land, Texas.
">Miguel performs on stage during Honeyland Festival on Nov. 11, 2023, in Sugar Land, Texas.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/mnCYQuowAgrAgLep9Tv9_g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04NjU-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/91a8c57b8417ba79b9a0623efeb69d46 class=caas-img>Miguel performs at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball on Dec. 1, 2023, in Los Angeles.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/z5mJIX27RAgZpsV8I0bAXg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6cbda8dcd1c5f9d6adc5f175a24232e2 class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
Miguel performs at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball on Dec. 1, 2023, in Los Angeles.
">Miguel performs at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball on Dec. 1, 2023, in Los Angeles.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/z5mJIX27RAgZpsV8I0bAXg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6cbda8dcd1c5f9d6adc5f175a24232e2 class=caas-img>Miguel performs on stage at iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at The Kia Forum on Dec. 1, 2023, in Los Angeles.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/pBrv.k1jJnKle.lOOufh.Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjE0/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b307dafd14a8b70b5c9df81559aa382a class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
Miguel performs on stage at iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at The Kia Forum on Dec. 1, 2023, in Los Angeles.
">Miguel performs on stage at iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at The Kia Forum on Dec. 1, 2023, in Los Angeles.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/pBrv.k1jJnKle.lOOufh.Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjE0/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/b307dafd14a8b70b5c9df81559aa382a class=caas-img>Miguel attends the 2024 GQ Men of the Year party at Bar Marmont in Los Angeles on Nov. 14, 2024.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Pddf0MlkdrUF7JNjbl0kOg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjQ3/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/cd328b748f345173eaa595a0636ecb9d class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
Miguel attends the 2024 GQ Men of the Year party at Bar Marmont in Los Angeles on Nov. 14, 2024.
">Miguel attends the 2024 GQ Men of the Year party at Bar Marmont in Los Angeles on Nov. 14, 2024.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Pddf0MlkdrUF7JNjbl0kOg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNjQ3/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/cd328b748f345173eaa595a0636ecb9d class=caas-img>Miguel poses for a portrait at USA TODAY's studio in 2025.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/BHeJOBqL4posYai.HE.XuA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2c5f6df0cf296047b392fdc087ac1f15 class=caas-img data-headline="R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights" data-caption="
Miguel poses for a portrait at USA TODAY's studio in 2025.
">Miguel poses for a portrait at USA TODAY's studio in 2025.
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1 / 21R&B singer Miguel's music career has been a 'Sure Thing.' See highlights
Miguel's fifth album, 2025's "Caos," comes eight years since his last studio album, 2017's "War & Leisure." Look back on the R&B singer-songwriter's musical career.
In the wake of her success, Xania Monet has signed an unprecedented multi-million-dollar record deal with Hallwood Media following a high-price bidding war to sign her, CBS and Billboard reported.
The discourse comes amid more AI personas making waves in creative spaces. Last month, an AI actress named Tilly Norwood was blasted by Hollywood, including the entertainment union SAG-AFTRA, which stated that it’s a character “generated by a computer program that was trained on the work of countless professional performers — without permission or compensation.”
According to Billboard, Xania Monet is not the only AI-driven talent to reach the music charts.
How does Jones create music for Xania Monet? Internet reacts.
During the CBS interview, Jones revealed that she uses a music app called Suno, inserts poems she has written herself with desired prompts into the program, and selects the song she likes.
Social media was critical of the push of Xania Monet, with one user stating, “Plenty of HUMAN artists to stream out there. Idk why they’re trying to make AI artist happen.”
Another person added, “Do not listen to Xania Monet. #NoAI.”
Multiple celebrities, including legendary producer Jermaine Dupri, singer Kehlani, and rapper Baby Tate, have raised questions and expressed concerns about AI artists in music.
“I am TRULY baffled, bewildered, and befuddled at what this world has come to! AI is not the future. AI is RUINING our future on this planet. Every prompt you type in is slowly contributing towards the degeneration of our environment,” Tate wrote in an Instagram post on Nov. 6.
“This is not creativity. This is covetousness. Those who lack real talent everywhere will look at this example and think that they, too, deserve a space next to the incredible minds that make up the music industry,” Tate continued.
However, Jones defended her process against the naysayers.
“Anytime something new comes about and it challenges the norm, and challenges what we’re used to, you’re going to get strong reactions behind it,” Jones told CBS News. “I just feel like AI, it’s the new era that we’re in, and I look at it as a tool, as an instrument.”
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Who is Xania Monet? What we know about the AI music artist.
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