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Background information | |
Birth name | Peter Cory Pankey, Jr. |
Also known as | Corey Gunz |
Born | The Bronx, New York City, U.S. | June 22, 1987
Genres | Hip hop |
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Years active | 2003–present |
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Children | 2 |
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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.[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 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.[2] 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.[3][4]
Career
At age 14, Pankey 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] He 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, 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.[4] 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.[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] Pankey 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, Pankey revealed he was working on an EP titled Kriminal Mind and following its release he would release his debut studio album.[13] 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.[14] 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.[15]
Personal life
Pankey is the father of twin daughters.[16]
Discography
Extended Plays
Title | Extended plays details |
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Gunz x Bars (with David Bars) |
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Loosie Pack |
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Loosie Pack 2 |
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Compilation albums
Collaborator | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||||||||
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US [17] |
US R&B [18] |
US Rap [19] | |||||||||||
Rich Gang (with YMCMB) |
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9 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||
Young Money: Rise of an Empire (with Young Money) |
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7 | 4 | 2 | |||||||||
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or receive certification. |
Mixtapes
Title | Mixtape details |
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The Apprentice Mixtape Vol. 1 |
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The Apprentice Mixtape Vol. 2 |
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The Apprentice 3 – Season Finale |
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The Militia: The Call of Duty |
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The Best Kept Secret |
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Heir to the Throne |
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Youngest In Charge (with Square Off) |
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Son of a Gun |
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Datz WTF I'm Talkin' Bout |
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Loosie Pack 3 |
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The Militia |
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Singles
As a featured artist
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
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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) |
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
Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"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 | — | |
"Come On" | Trav | Push | |
"Tables"[27] | Tony Yayo, Danny Brown | Sex, Drugs, & Hip-Hop | |
"Ghetto Symphony" | 2013 | Mack 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 Ink | Hood 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 Godson | Da Bronx Zoo | |
"Chasing Paper" | 2014 | Pyro Prada | — |
"Buss Ya Mic"[32] | 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 Meth 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 | |||
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
2011 | Son of a Gun | Himself | Main Role |
2013 | Love & Hip Hop | Himself | Cameo/Support Role |
References
- ^ a b Jessica Koslow, "Interview: Cory Gunz: Youngest In Charge," February 1, 2005, found at HipHopDx website. Accessed January 23, 2010.
- ^ https://sidewalkhustle.com/nike-sportswear-presents-1love-bronx-with-cory-gunz/
- ^ https://www.xxlmag.com/nick-cannon-on-cory-gunz-street-credibility-eminem/
- ^ a b "Nick Cannon and Gunz bringing elegance in '09 and oranges ," Nick Cannon's website Archived March 12, 2010, at the Wayback Machine. Accessed January 23, 2010.
- ^ Shaheem Reid, "Cory Gunz Talks Reality Show With Nick Cannon, Mixtape With DJ Drama: Bronx MC tells Mixtape Daily his upcoming show is 'about bringing hip-hop back and taking it all the way to the top.'" Found at MTV news website. Accessed January 23, 2010.
- ^ "Cory Gunz Biography". Rapartists.com. Archived from the original on November 16, 2020. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- ^ "The Apprentice 3 – Season Finale Mixtape by Cory Gunz". Datpiff.com. January 30, 2006. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- ^ HoodHollywood.com. "Corey Gunz Speaks about Lil Wayne's "A Millie" and how he got on the first version (AUDIO YOUTUBE LINK) Video". Vodpod.com. Archived from the original on May 6, 2010. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
- ^ "Son Of A Gun | Full Episodes, Photos, Episode Synopsis and Recaps". MTV. Archived from the original on April 9, 2011. Retrieved March 28, 2012.
- ^ "Birdman now with Republic Records". Archived from the original on October 30, 2012. Retrieved November 24, 2012.
- ^ "Breeding Ground Spotlight: Dirty Diana (@WhosDIRTYDIANA)". Allhiphop.com. November 7, 2013. Archived from the original on August 22, 2019. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
- ^ "Cory Gunz Releases New Mixtape, 'Datz WTF I'm Talkin Bout' – XXL". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- ^ "Cory Gunz Is Working On A New EP – XXL". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved March 21, 2020.
- ^ Stephanie, Shanice (January 5, 2018). "CORY GUNZ MIGHT HAVE NEW MUSIC ON THE WAY!". Thesource.com. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ Brown, Lakeia (December 16, 2013). "Peter Gunz Says He Kept Cory Gunz Quiet To Avoid Jail Time". Thesource.com. Retrieved August 22, 2019.
- ^ "Facts About Cory Gunz - Peter Gunz's Son and Rapper". November 15, 2019.
- ^ "Young Money – Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ "Young Money – Chart History: R&B/Hip Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ "Young Money – Chart History: Rap Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ "Cory Gunz – Chart History: Billboard Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 19, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ "Cory Gunz – Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 19, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ "Cory Gunz – Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 19, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ "Cory Gunz – Chart History: Canada". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 24, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ "Cory Gunz – Chart History: UK". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ "American certifications – 6 Foot 7 Foot". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved April 27, 2022.
- ^ "British certifications – Cory Gunz". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved April 27, 2022. Type Cory Gunz in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- ^ "Tony Yayo – Sex, Drugs & Hip-Hop // Free Mixtape @ DatPiff.com". DatPiff.com. Archived from the original on July 4, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J (March 11, 2013). "Gudda Gudda "REDRUM" Mixtape Download & Stream". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved March 11, 2013.
- ^ "Tracklisting: Lil Wayne – 'I Am Not a Human Being II'". Rap-Up. Devin Lazerine. March 3, 2013. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
- ^ Paine, Jake (July 14, 2013). "YMCMB & Friends "Rich Gang" Release Date, Cover Art & Tracklist". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Archived from the original on July 16, 2013. Retrieved July 15, 2013.
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