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Elvis and Eminem Rights Holders Sue Suno for AI Music Generation

Elvis and Eminem Rights Holders Sue Suno for AI Music Generation

First seen 8 Nov 2026, 18:49 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •November 8, 2026 at 18:50 UTC
  • •Elvis and Eminem rights holders have filed lawsuits against Suno for copyright infringement.
  • •The lawsuits allege violations of Tennessee's ELVIS Act, preventing AI from cloning singers' voices.
  • •Suno claims to prohibit unauthorized use of artists' works and is working to strengthen its safeguards.

Rights holders for Elvis Presley and Eminem have filed federal lawsuits against the AI music generator Suno, alleging copyright infringement and violation of Tennessee's ELVIS Act. The lawsuits claim Suno allows users to generate music that mimics the artists without permission, exploiting their identities and creativity. The Presley lawsuit includes parties like Authentic Brands Group and Raleigh Music Publishing, while Eminem's case is represented by Eight Mile Style. Both lawsuits highlight concerns over Suno's practices, which allegedly undermine human creativity by mechanically replicating artists' work. Suno has faced multiple lawsuits recently, including one from musician Jason Isbell. The company asserts it prohibits unauthorized use of artists' work and is enhancing its safeguards. The legal challenges could have significant implications for the future of AI-generated music.

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2026-11-08
Lawsuits filed against Suno
Rights holders for Elvis Presley and Eminem filed separate lawsuits alleging copyright infringement and violations of the ELVIS Act.
The Verge
2026-11-08
Suno responds to lawsuits
Suno spokesperson stated the company prohibits unauthorized use of artists' work and is enhancing safeguards.
Variety

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What are the main allegations against Suno?
The lawsuits allege that Suno infringes on copyright by allowing users to generate music that mimics Elvis and Eminem without permission.
How is Suno responding to these lawsuits?
Suno claims to prohibit unauthorized use of artists' work and is actively working to strengthen its safeguards against misuse.
What is the ELVIS Act?
The ELVIS Act is a Tennessee law that prevents AI companies from cloning a singer's voice without permission.