Suno is rolling out its V6 suite of AI music models, a launch CEO and co-founder Mikey Shulman says marks a first for the company: models made “in partnership with the industry.”
Shulman discussed the release with Billboard’s Kristin Robinson on a special breaking-news edition of On the Record, where the launch was framed as a significant shift for the AI music company. The new V6 models arrive as Suno remains in active copyright infringement litigation with several music companies, including Universal, Sony, SOCAN, Koda and others. At the same time, Suno has announced partnerships with Warner Music Group, Believe and BMG.
The V6 launch is also notable because, according to the source material, it is the first time Suno is sharing revenue with industry partners.
Robinson noted that Warner Music Group and Suno settled Warner’s portion of a major copyright infringement lawsuit in late 2025. Warner had filed that case alongside two other major music companies. As part of the settlement and agreement, Suno promised to launch models in partnership with Warner “sometime in the near future,” Robinson said. Universal and Sony are still pursuing the lawsuit that Warner exited.
BMG’s involvement is also newly relevant. Robinson said that, just a few weeks ago, BMG agreed to partner with Suno on future models. Believe is also identified among Suno’s announced music-business partnerships.
The V6 suite includes three models. The standard V6 model is described by Suno as the best option for most use cases. V6 Wild is designed for users who want an AI tool to push music in more unusual or “off-the-wall” creative directions. V6 Mini is a smaller and slightly less powerful version of V6, and it is the only model in the suite available to free users.
Robinson said Suno has described V6 as faster and offering better fidelity than its previous models.
Beyond the immediate product release, Shulman said the new industry partnerships could shape future Suno offerings. He said that later on, the partnerships may lay the groundwork for products that allow fans to remix, sample and otherwise interact with music from artists who choose to participate.
What Happens Next?
Suno’s V6 launch places the company in a complicated position: it is introducing revenue-sharing models with industry partners while still facing active copyright infringement claims from other music companies. Warner has exited its part of the lawsuit through settlement, but Universal and Sony continue to pursue the case.
For now, Suno’s next chapter includes the newly launched V6 models, its announced partnerships with Warner Music Group, Believe and BMG, and the possibility of future tools built around participating artists’ music.