Cory Gunz

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Cory Gunz
Birth namePeter Cory Pankey, Jr.
Also known asCorey Gunz
Born (1987-06-22) June 22, 1987 (age 36)
The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Parent
Years active2003–present
Labels
Children2

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. [1] 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 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 solo albums with the label. [2] He starred and was the subject of the documentary series Son of a Gun in 2011, which was presented by his mentor and manager, Nick Cannon. [3] [4]

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Career

At age 14, Gunz was first signed by Tommy Mottola to Casablanca Records and Def Jam Recordings. [1] [5] 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". [6] Gunz mixtape The Apprentice 3 – Season Finale has amassed over 85,000 listens on the mixtape website DatPiff. [7] 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. [8]

In 2009, Gunz signed a contract with After Platinum Records. In early 2010, Gunz signed with Young Money Entertainment and Universal Motown. Gunz has worked with actor and musician Nick Cannon. [4] In 2011, he was featured on Lil Wayne's single "6 Foot 7 Foot" from Tha Carter IV . Also in 2011, Gunz starred on MTV's "Son of A Gun" a reality show that follows Gunz after and before he got signed by Young Money. The show features appearances from close friend Nick Cannon. [9] 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. [10] Gunz was a featured artist on Dirti Diana's 2013 mixtape R.I.P. To The Competition. [11] 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. [12] In March 2014, Gunz revealed he was working on an EP titled Kriminal Mind and following its release he would release his debut studio album. [13] 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

On January 28, 2012, Gunz 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. [14] Cory Gunz' father, Peter Gunz 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 Cory Gunz was trying to work on new records in Miami while on probation. [15]

Personal life

Pankey is the father of twin daughters. [16]

Discography

Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions
CollaboratorAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
[17] 		US R&B
[18] 		US Rap
[19]
Rich Gang
(with YMCMB)
  • Released: July 23, 2013
  • Label: Young Money, Cash Money, Republic
  • Format: CD, digital download
922
Young Money: Rise of an Empire
(with Young Money)
  • Released: March 11, 2014
  • Label: Young Money, Cash Money, Republic
  • Format: CD, digital download
742
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or receive certification.

Mixtapes

Cory Gunz mixtapes and details
TitleMixtape details
The Apprentice Mixtape Vol. 1
  • Released: December 17, 2005
  • Label: Self-released
The Apprentice Mixtape Vol. 2
  • Released: December 23, 2005
  • Label: Self-released
The Apprentice 3 – Season Finale
  • Released: January 30, 2006
  • Label: Self-released
The Militia: The Call of Duty
  • Released: August 18, 2006
  • Label: Self-released
The Best Kept Secret
  • Released: September 21, 2008
  • Label: Militia Music, 420recordings
Heir to the Throne
  • Released: September 22, 2009
  • Hosted by DJ Drama and Head Debiase
  • Label: Gangsta Grillz, After Platinum Records, Intent To Deliver
Youngest In Charge
(with Square Off)
  • Released: March 6, 2010
  • Label: Self-released
Son of a Gun
  • Released: July 6, 2011
  • Hosted by DJ Ill Will and DJ Rockstar
  • Label: Militia Music, Young Money
Datz WTF I'm Talkin' Bout
  • Released: July 16, 2013
  • Label: After Platinum, YMCMB

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[20] 		US
R&B/
Hip Hop
[21] 		US
Rap
[22] 		CAN
[23] 		UK
[24]
"Dirty Girl"
(Aaron Fresh featuring Cory Gunz)		2010—————A. Fresh Start
"6 Foot 7 Foot"
(Lil Wayne featuring Cory Gunz)		9225071 Tha Carter IV
"Slime Father"
(N.O.R.E. featuring Cory Gunz)		2011—————non-album singles
"Great Spitters"
(Prodigy featuring Cory Gunz)		2012—————
"On This Side"
(Dirti Diana featuring King Los, Cory Gunz and Phresh Duzit)		2013—————R.I.P. To The Competition
"Pyrex"
(Lil Twist featuring Cory Gunz)		2014—————The Golden Child 2
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"If It's Lovin' that You Want (Part 2)"2006 Rihanna A Girl like Me
"Pocket or Two"2008 Bravehearts, D-Stres Bravehearted 2
"Push It" Emina Jahović Exhale
"A New Day" Willie the Kid, Marvo Absolute Greatness
"A Million Lights"2011 DJ Khaled, Kevin Rudolf, Tyga, Mack Maine, Jae Millz We the Best Forever
"Crazy Glue" Smoke DZA, Big Sant Jet World Order
"Loko"2012Mysonne, Lumidee The Definition of a G 2
"I Don't Care" Fred the Godson Gordo Frederico
"Same Ol' Story" DJ Drama, Kid Ink, Schoolboy Q, Childish Gambino Quality Street Music
"Up Every Night (Remix)" 1982, Kid Ink—
"Come On"TravPush
"Tables" [27] Tony Yayo, Danny Brown Sex, Drugs, & Hip-Hop
"Ghetto Symphony"2013Mack Maine, Flow, P.A.P.I. Freestyle 102: No Pens or Pads
"What You Talkin' Bout" [28] Gudda Gudda REDRUM
"Lay It Down" [29] Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj I Am Not a Human Being II
"Up Every Night" (Remix) Termanology, Kid InkHood Politics 7
"Monsta"Antwon Bailey, Jadakiss Now or Never
"Everyday" [30] Birdman, Mystikal, Busta Rhymes Rich Gang
"Right Now" [31] Meek Mill, French Montana, Mase Dreamchasers 3
"NY Fitted" Torch, Sinsay, Fred the GodsonDa Bronx Zoo
"Chasing Paper"2014Pyro Prada—
"Buss Ya Mic" [32] DJ Kay Slay, Jon Connor, Dave EastThe Last Hip Hop Disciple
"Murda"2015Lil Wayne, Capo, Junior Reid Free Weezy Album
"50 Shots" Method Man, Streetlife, Mack Wilds The Meth Lab
"Spit Game Proper"2016DJ Kay Slay, Termanology, Loaded LuxCameo King III
"Let Em All In"2017Lil Wayne, Euro Dedication 6

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2011Son of a GunHimselfMain Role
2013 Love & Hip Hop HimselfCameo/Support Role

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