# Cory 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. 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 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

Cory Gunz extended plays and details :
| Title | Extended plays details |
| Gunz x Bars (with David Bars) | Released: December 16, 2022 Label: Militia Music |
| Loosie Pack | Released: September 16, 2023 Label: Militia Music |
| Loosie Pack 2 | Released: November 22, 2023 Label: Militia Music |

### Compilation albums

List of compilation albums, with selected chart positions :
| Collaborator | Album details | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions |
| Collaborator | Album details | 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 WTF I'm Talkin' Bout | Released: July 16, 2013 Label: After Platinum, YMCMB |
| Loosie Pack 3 | Released: June 11, 2024 Label: Militia Music |
| The Militia | Released: July 6, 2024 Label: Militia Music |

### 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 | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
| Title | Year | US | US R&B/ Hip Hop | US Rap | CAN | UK | Certifications | Album |
| "Dirty Girl" (Aaron Fresh featuring Cory Gunz) | 2010 | — | — | — | — | — | | A. Fresh Start |
| "6 Foot 7 Foot" (Lil Wayne featuring Cory Gunz) | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 50 | 71 | RIAA: 7× Platinum BPI: Silver | Tha Carter IV |
| "Slime Father" (N.O.R.E. featuring Cory Gunz) | 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | | non-album singles |
| "Great Spitters" (Prodigy featuring Cory Gunz) | 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | | non-album singles |
| "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" | 2008 | Emina Jahović | Exhale |
| "A New Day" | 2008 | 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" | 2011 | Smoke DZA, Big Sant | Jet World Order |
| "Loko" | 2012 | Mysonne, Lumidee | The Definition of a G 2 |
| "I Don't Care" | 2012 | Fred the Godson | Gordo Frederico |
| "Same Ol' Story" | 2012 | DJ Drama, Kid Ink, Schoolboy Q, Childish Gambino | Quality Street Music |
| "Up Every Night (Remix)" | 2012 | 1982, Kid Ink | — |
| "Come On" | 2012 | Trav | Push |
| "Tables" | 2012 | 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" | 2013 | Gudda Gudda | REDRUM |
| "Lay It Down" | 2013 | Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj | I Am Not a Human Being II |
| "Up Every Night" (Remix) | 2013 | Termanology, Kid Ink | Hood Politics 7 |
| "Monsta" | 2013 | Antwon Bailey, Jadakiss | Now or Never |
| "Everyday" | 2013 | Birdman, Mystikal, Busta Rhymes | Rich Gang |
| "Right Now" | 2013 | Meek Mill, French Montana, Mase | Dreamchasers 3 |
| "NY Fitted" | 2013 | Torch, Sinsay, Fred the Godson | Da Bronx Zoo |
| "Chasing Paper" | 2014 | Pyro Prada | — |
| "Buss Ya Mic" | 2014 | DJ Kay Slay, Jon Connor, Dave East | The Last Hip Hop Disciple |
| "Murda" | 2015 | Lil Wayne, Capo, Junior Reid | Free Weezy Album |
| "50 Shots" | 2015 | 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 :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2011 | Son of a Gun | Himself | Main Role |
| 2013 | Love & Hip Hop | Himself | Cameo/Support Role |