Suno Accuses Record Labels of Conspiracy: Top Music Attorney Reacts
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As the AI music legal battles heat up, the case between Suno and the major record labels has taken a dramatic turn. In new court filings, Suno alleges that the labels conspired to block AI companies from obtaining licenses — effectively trying to shut them out of the industry.
Top Music Attorney — one of YouTube’s leading voices on entertainment law — breaks down this latest twist, exploring how these new claims could reshape the ongoing lawsuits and the future of AI-generated music.
Inside Suno’s Conspiracy Claim
According to court documents highlighted in the video, Suno alleges that the major record labels — led by Universal, Sony, and Warner — coordinated through the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to prevent AI music platforms from licensing music legally.
Suno argues that this collective refusal to license was designed to keep AI startups from entering the market, amounting to anti-competitive behavior. The company claims it attempted to negotiate licenses, but was systematically denied — only to later be sued for copyright infringement.
Top Music Attorney explains that if Suno’s argument holds, it could set the stage for a major antitrust defense within the broader copyright lawsuit, something rarely seen in music industry litigation.
DMCA Claims Add Another Layer
The video also covers new allegations under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The record labels assert that Suno and Udio illegally accessed copyrighted songs by circumventing YouTube’s protection measures during model training.
Suno counters that even if the data came from YouTube, it qualifies as fair use for AI research and creative transformation. This issue — whether scraping online audio constitutes “breaking through” a digital lock — may become a precedent-setting case for AI companies everywhere.
Top Music Attorney’s Take
In her analysis, Krystle Delgado (aka Top Music Attorney) provides context on both the conspiracy allegation and the DMCA debate, noting that “the implications for AI creators and record labels alike are massive.” She emphasizes that while Suno’s claims are bold, discovery will determine whether there’s evidence of coordinated behavior among the major labels.
She also encourages independent musicians to stay informed and consider registering their copyrights as these cases move forward — a step that ensures legal protection in this rapidly changing AI landscape.
About Top Music Attorney
Top Music Attorney is led by entertainment lawyer and artist Krystle Delgado. Her channel blends legal education, creator advocacy, and real-time commentary on the music industry’s biggest stories. With over 175K subscribers and more than 1,800 videos, her platform has become a go-to resource for artists navigating copyright, contracts, and business law in the digital era.
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