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Cory Gunz
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
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Parent(s)
  • Peter Gunz (father)
Years active 2003–present
Labels
  • 300
  • Sparta
  • Militia
  • Young Money
  • Cash Money
  • Republic
  • Universal Motown
  • After Platinum
  • Def Jam
  • Casablanca
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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 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. 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.

Career

At age 14, Gunz 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". Gunz 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, 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. 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. 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. Gunz was a featured artist on Dirti Diana's 2013 mixtape R.I.P. To The Competition. ..... 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. 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.

Personal life

Pankey is the father of twin daughters.

Discography

Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions
Collaborator Album details Peak chart positions
US
US R&B
US Rap
Rich Gang
(with YMCMB)
  • Released: July 23, 2013
  • Label: Young Money, Cash Money, Republic
  • Format: CD, digital download
9 2 2
Young Money: Rise of an Empire
(with Young Money)
  • Released: March 11, 2014
  • Label: Young Money, Cash Money, Republic
  • Format: CD, digital download
7 4 2
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or receive certification.

Mixtapes

Cory Gunz mixtapes and details
Title Mixtape 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 ... I'm Talkin' Bout
  • Released: July 16, 2013
  • Label: After Platinum, YMCMB

Singles

As a featured artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
US
R&B/
Hip Hop

US
Rap
CAN
UK
"Dirty Girl"
(Aaron Fresh featuring Cory Gunz)
2010 A. Fresh Start
"6 Foot 7 Foot"
(Lil Wayne featuring Cory Gunz)
9 2 2 50 71 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
Title Year Other 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" 2012 Mysonne, 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 N/A
"Come On" Trav Push
"Tables" Tony Yayo, Danny Brown ..., & Hip-Hop
"Ghetto Symphony" 2013 Mack Maine, Flow, P.A.P.I. Freestyle 102: No Pens or Pads
"What You Talkin' Bout" Gudda Gudda REDRUM
"Lay It Down" Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj I Am Not a Human Being II
"Up Every Night" (Remix) Termanology, Kid Ink Hood Politics 7
"Monsta" Antwon Bailey, Jadakiss Now or Never
"Everyday" Birdman, Mystikal, Busta Rhymes Rich Gang
"Right Now" Meek Mill, French Montana, Mase Dreamchasers 3
"NY Fitted" Torch, Sinsay, Fred the Godson Da Bronx Zoo
"Chasing Paper" 2014 Pyro Prada N/A
"Buss Ya Mic" DJ Kay Slay, Jon Connor, Dave East The Last Hip Hop Disciple
"Murda" 2015 Lil Wayne, Capo, Junior Reid Free Weezy Album
"50 Shots" Method Man, Streetlife, Mack Wilds The ... Lab
"Spit Game Proper" 2016 DJ Kay Slay, Termanology, Loaded Lux Cameo King III
"Let Em All In" 2017 Lil Wayne, Euro Dedication 6

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2011 Son of a Gun Himself Main Role
2013 Love & Hip Hop Himself Cameo/Support Role
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