Cory Gunz is the oldest son of Peter Gunz and a successful rapper in his own right. He is a half-brother to Kaz Pankey. Fans who follow the Pankey family often want clear information about the oldest sibling and his music career. This page collects the verified public facts.
Who Is Cory Gunz?
Cory Gunz was born Peter Cory Pankey Jr. on June 22, 1987, in the Bronx, New York. He is the oldest of Peter Gunz’s ten children. His stage name is Cory Gunz (sometimes styled Corey Gunz).
He is a half-brother to Kaz Pankey, Jamison Pankey, Gunner Ethan Pankey, Cori Pankey, and the rest of Peter’s children.
Music Career
Cory began rapping at a young age. He was signed to major labels early in his career, including Casablanca Records and Def Jam. He later joined Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment.
His biggest mainstream moment came in 2010 when he was featured on Lil Wayne’s hit single “6 Foot 7 Foot.” The song reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and introduced Cory to a wide audience. He has released multiple mixtapes and projects over the years and continues to work in music.
Family Background
Cory is the first child of Peter Gunz. His mother has not been as publicly prominent as Tara Wallace or Amina Buddafly. He grew up while his father was still active in the music industry and later watched Peter become a reality-television personality.
As the oldest sibling, Cory has a unique place in the large blended family. He has spoken in the past about the responsibilities and challenges that come with being the oldest of many children.
His half-siblings include:
- Whitney Pankey
- Kennedi Brooke Pankey
- Brandon Gunz
- Phoenix Pankey
- Jamison Pankey
- Kaz Pankey
- Cori Pankey
- Gunner Ethan Pankey
- Bronx Pankey
Connection to Kaz Pankey
Kaz Pankey is significantly younger than Cory. The age gap is more than 20 years. They share the same father but have different mothers and grew up in different chapters of Peter’s life. Public information about their personal relationship is limited.
Public Life and Privacy
Unlike some of the younger children, Cory has built his own public career in music. He maintains a professional presence while keeping many personal details private. He is also a father himself.
Important Note on Privacy and Accuracy
This site uses only publicly available information. We do not share private details about Cory’s personal life or relationships beyond what is already widely reported. Respect for privacy remains the standard. Any earlier claims that could not be verified from reliable sources have been removed.
Cory Gunz’s Place in the Pankey Family
Cory Gunz is the oldest of Peter Gunz’s ten children and the only one who has built a significant public career in music. He is a half-brother to Kaz Pankey and an important part of the wider family tree that includes Jamison Pankey, Gunner Ethan Pankey, Cori Pankey, and the rest of the siblings.
This independent fan site exists to organize clear information for people interested in the public side of the Pankey family. It does not speak for Cory Gunz or any member of the family.