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Cory Gunz
Cory Gunz in 2016
Background information
Birth name	Peter Cory Pankey, Jr.
Also known as	Corey Gunz
Born	(1987-06-22) June 22, 1987 (age 37) The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Rapper songwriter
Years active	2003–present
Labels	300 Sparta Militia Young Money Cash Money Republic Universal Motown After Platinum Def Jam Casablanca
Children	2
Father	Peter Gunz

Peter Cory Pankey, Jr. (born June 22, 1987), better known by his stage name Cory Gunz, is an American rapper from the Bronx, New York City. He is best known for his guest appearance on Lil Wayne's 2010 single "6 Foot 7 Foot," which peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and received septuple platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He signed with Wayne's Young Money Entertainment, a then-imprint of Cash Money and Universal Republic Records in August of that year, although he has released no major albums with the label as a solo act. He starred and was the subject of the 2011 documentary series Son of a Gun, which was presented by his mentor, American comedian Nick Cannon.

Career

At age 14, Pankey was first signed by Tommy Mottola to Casablanca Records and Def Jam Recordings. Jay-Z shepherded him into a joint venture through The Island Def Jam Music Group. He was featured on a remix of Rihanna's single "If It's Lovin' That You Want". He mixtape The Apprentice 3 – Season Finale has amassed over 85,000 listens on the mixtape website DatPiff. He also contributed a verse to the original version of Lil Wayne's "A Milli" before it was replaced with new verses by Wayne for the album version.

In 2009, Pankey signed a contract with After Platinum Records. In early 2010, he signed with Young Money Entertainment and Universal Motown. He has worked with actor and musician Nick Cannon. In 2011, he was featured on Lil Wayne's single "6 Foot 7 Foot" from Tha Carter IV. Also in 2011, Pankey starred on MTV's "Son of A Gun" a reality show that follows he after and before he got signed by Young Money. The show features appearances from close friend Nick Cannon. It was announced that Universal Republic Records was going defunct, all of the artists on the roster moved from the label including (Cory Gunz) was being moved to Republic Records making the label itself revived. Pankey was a featured artist on Dirti Diana's 2013 mixtape R.I.P. To The Competition. On July 16, 2013, he released his first mixtape in two years with Datz WTF I'm Talkin Bout, it featured guest appearances by Busta Rhymes, Charlie Rock, Mack Maine, Wiz Khalifa, and Juicy J among others. In March 2014, Pankey revealed he was working on an EP titled Kriminal Mind and following its release he would release his debut studio album. In 2022, he released the Album Gunz x Bars. 2023 the Loosie Pack 1 & 2 Series it features Styles P, Pax, Black Saun and Fugeo Base.

Controversies

Legal issues

On January 28, 2012, Pankey was arrested for possession of a gun and faced three and a half years in prison, which was lowered to a 2+1⁄2-year sentence. His father, Peter Pankey admitted that he had encouraged his son to keep a low profile and stop releasing music for a while in the aftermath of his arrest. In an interview from December 17, 2013, Peter Gunz stated that Pankey was trying to work on new records in Miami while on probation.

Personal life

Pankey is the father of twin daughters.

Discography

Extended Plays

Compilation albums

Mixtapes

Singles

As a featured artist

Guest appearances

Filmography

References

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2. https://sidewalkhustle.com/nike-sportswear-presents-1love-bronx-with-cory-gunz/
3. https://www.xxlmag.com/nick-cannon-on-cory-gunz-street-credibility-eminem/
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External links

• Official website

• 1987 births
• Living people
• African-American male rappers
• American male rappers
• Cash Money Records artists
• East Coast hip-hop musicians
• Rappers from the Bronx
• Young Money Entertainment artists
• 21st-century American rappers
• 21st-century American male musicians
• 21st-century African-American musicians
• 20th-century African-American musicians