How they earn: "Xania Monet," a persona that turned the poems and lyrics she wrote herself into songs using AI voice generation. It entered Billboard's R&B/gospel charts and, according to reports, led to a record deal worth about $3M (the terms of the deal are undisclosed).
How they do it: She writes the lyrics herself, the vocals are AI such as Suno, and the visuals are also made with AI — combining "human expression + AI implementation."
What you can learn: AI removes the "barrier of voice and performance," pushing individuals with writing and creative-direction skills to the forefront. The opportunity widens precisely for those who hold the core of the work — the words and the worldview.