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Xania Monet's $3M Deal: AI Music Sensation Emerges

9/17/2025

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Story summary
  • R&B artist Xania Monet, born Telisha Jones, gained attention for her AI-generated music and visuals.
  • She declined to sing during a Zoom meeting with record-label executives, appearing without video.
  • Her bidding reached $3 million, resulting in a deal with Hallwood Media, led by Neil Jacobson.
  • Jones, from Olive Branch, Mississippi, writes lyrics inspired by personal and community experiences.
  • Monet debuted on Billboard charts, reaching No. 25 on Emerging Artists and No. 21 on Hot Gospel Songs.