# Suno AI Deals Spark Artist Fears

> Artists warn AI music deals risk losing control as labels push opt-in clauses
- Title: Suno AI Deals Spark Artist Fears · Billboard | Shortify
- Summary: Artists warn AI music deals risk losing control as labels push opt-in clauses Opt-in clauses may not cover all artists, leaving some vulnerable to AI…
- Keywords: suno, bmgl, warnermusic, believe, mötley crüe, taylor swift, drake, ai music, opt in, copyright, music contracts, ai training
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/pro/suno-ai-music-deals-labels-artist-reps-react
- Author: Steve Knopper
- Published: 2026-09-18T20:38:40+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: suno, bmgl, warnermusic, believe, mötley crüe, taylor swift, drake, ai music, opt in, copyright, music contracts, ai training
## Suno's BMG Deal
BMG's deal with Suno includes opt-in for artists to accept music training use

> BMG has asked them, and they’re saying, 'As long as you made a deal where we get paid, we’ll opt in'
## Mötley Crüe's Stance
Mötley Crüe manager says their music remains valuable despite AI covers

> A million Mötley Crüe cover bands have shown fans still pay for the real thing
## Opt-In Clauses
BMG, Warner, and Believe offer opt-in but not all artists can opt out

> None of our clients will be doing that [opting out] but kudos to BMG for opt-in vs opt-out
## Legal Uncertainty
Artists may not have contractual rights to opt out of AI training

> Even though Warner may allow opt-in on some deals, they won't do it for all artists
## Suno's v6 Models
Suno's new v6 music models face copyright lawsuits from Universal and Sony

> Suno's v6 models are just 'fruit of the same poisoned tree'
## Artist Concerns
SZA criticized AI systems after discovering music trained on her songs

> If you're a musician and you support this degenerate s? You're disgusting and there's nothing you could ever say to make this okay
## Royalty Divisions
Suno deals don't specify how royalties will be distributed to artists

> It's just a business of pennies and fractions of pennies but could aggregate over time
## Contract Rights
Artists need contracts that allow opt-out from AI training

> Artists must ensure contracts give them the right to opt out of AI systems
## Key takeaway

Opt-in clauses may not cover all artists, leaving some vulnerable to AI training without consent