Peter Pankey
born on 22/6/1987 in New York City, NY, United States
Alias Cory Gunz
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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, New York. He is the son of rapper Peter Gunz, from the duo Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz.[1] Gunz is currently signed to After Platinum Records, Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records, and Universal Republic Records.[2]
Music career
At age 14 Gunz was first signed by Tommy Mottola to Casablanca Records and Def Jam Recordings.[1][3] 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".[4] Gunz mixtape The Apprentice 3 - Season Finale has amassed over 85,000 listens on the mixtape website DatPiff.[5] 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.[6]
In early 2010, Gunz inked a deal with After Platinum Records, Young Money Entertainment and Universal Motown. Gunz has worked with actor and musician Nick Cannon.[2] In 2011, he got featured in Lil Wayne's single "6 Foot 7 Foot" from Tha Carter IV. 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 and his father Peter Gunz.[7] 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.[8] On July 16, 2013 he released his first mixtape in two years with Datz WTF Im Talkin Bout, it featured guest appearances by Busta Rhymes, Charlie Rock, Mack Maine, Wiz Khalifa, and Juicy J among others.[9] In March 2014, Gunz revealed he was working on an EP titled Kriminal Minded and following its release he would release his debut studio album.[10]
Personal life
Gunz is the son of Bronx, New York rapper Peter Gunz. Gunz is a father of twin daughters Madison and Mckenzie.
Discography
Studio albums
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Compilation albums
Collaborator | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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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: Gangsta Grillz |
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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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Featured singles
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
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"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 |
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Tha Carter IV | ||||||
"Slime Father" (N.O.R.E. featuring Cory Gunz) |
2011 | Non-album single | |||||||||||
"Great Spitters" (Prodigy featuring Cory Gunz) |
2012 | Non-album single | |||||||||||
"" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. |
Collaborative singles
- 2008: "Push It" (with Emina Jahovi)
- 2010: "Spit Crack Music" (with Black Kent)
Guest appearances
Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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"If It's Lovin' that You Want" (Part 2) | 2005 | Rihanna | A Girl Like Me |
"Pocket or Two" | 2008 | Bravehearts, D-Stres | Bravehearted 2 |
"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" | Jet Life, 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) | Statik Selektah, Termanology, Kid Ink | AGE: Open Season | |
"Come On" | Trav | Push | |
"Tables"[11] | 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"[12] | Gudda Gudda | REDRUM | |
"Lay It Down"[13] | Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj | I Am Not a Human Being II | |
"Up Every Night" (Remix) | Termanology, Kid Ink | Hood Polotics 7 | |
"Monsta" | Antwon Bailey, Jadakiss | Now or Never | |
"Everyday"[14] | Birdman, Mystikal, Busta Rhymes | Rich Gang | |
"Right Now"[15] | Meek Mill, French Montana, Mase | Dreamchasers 3 | |
"NY Fitted" | Torch, Sinsay, Fred the Godson | Da Bronx Zoo | |
"Buss Ya Mic" [16] | 2014 | DJ Kay Slay, Jon Connor, Dave East | The Last Hip Hop Disciple |
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
- 1.0 1.1 Jessica Koslow, "Interview: Cory Gunz: Youngest In Charge," February 1, 2005, found at HipHopDx website. Accessed January 23, 2010.
- 2.0 2.1 "Nick Cannon and Gunz bringing elegance in 09 and oranges ," Nick Cannon's website. 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.
- RapArtists. Accessed May 16, 2009.
- Datpiff Accessed May 16, 2009
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External links
- Official website
- Cory Gunz at MySpace
- Cory Gunz on Twitter
- Cory Gunz at MTV
- Cory Gunz at the Internet Movie Database
Cash Money Records | |
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Founders | Bryan "Birdman" Williams · Ronald "Slim" Williams |
Artists | 2 Pistols · All Star Cashville Prince · B.G. · Birdman · Brisco · Bow Wow · Drake · Dunk Ryders · Freeway · Glasses Malone · Jay Sean · Kevin Rudolf · Lil Wayne · Mack 10 · Sabrina Washington · T Lopez · Yo Gotti · Tyga Jae Millz |
Past Artists | Hot Boys · Big Tymers · Mannie Fresh · Juvenile · Turk · Young Buck · Tha Dogg Pound · Lil Mo · Keke Wyatt · TQ |
Young Money Entertainment | |
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Founder | Lil Wayne |
Artists | Cory Gunz ·Drake ·Jae Millz ·Lil Wayne ·Mack Maine ·Nicki Minaj ·Tyga |
Collaboration Albums | We Are Young Money |
Collaboration singles | "Every Girl" · "BedRock" · "Roger That" · "Girl I Got You" |
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