Peter Gunz (Peter Pankey), father of Kaz Pankey and Love & Hip Hop New York personality

Peter Gunz | Kaz Pankey Father

Peter Gunz is the father of Kaz Pankey and nine other children. He is a rapper, songwriter, and former Love & Hip Hop: New York cast member. Fans who follow the Pankey family often want a clear overview of his career and the large blended family he has created. This page collects the verified public facts.

Who Is Peter Gunz?

Peter Gunz was born Peter Pankey on January 6, 1969, in the Bronx, New York. He first became widely known in the late 1990s as one half of the hip-hop duo Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz. Their biggest hit, “Déjà Vu (Uptown Baby),” reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and went multi-platinum.

After the duo split, he continued working in music as a solo artist, producer, and manager. He later became a familiar face on reality television.

Music Career

Peter rose to fame with Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz. The pair released the album Make It Reign in 1998. “Déjà Vu (Uptown Baby)” sampled Steely Dan and became their signature song. The duo also appeared on tracks with artists such as Shaquille O’Neal.

In later years Peter worked behind the scenes and supported the career of his oldest son, rapper Cory Gunz. He has continued to release music and make occasional public appearances related to his early success.

Love & Hip Hop: New York

Peter joined the cast of Love & Hip Hop: New York in season 4. His complicated relationships with Tara Wallace and Amina Buddafly became one of the show’s most talked-about storylines. The on-screen drama included a secret marriage, overlapping pregnancies, and ongoing co-parenting challenges.

He appeared for several seasons and later hosted the reality series Cheaters. The show made him a household name beyond his music career.

Children and Family

Peter Gunz is the father of ten children. The public list includes:

The three sons he shares with Tara Wallace — Jamison, Kaz, and Gunner — form one clear branch of the family. The two daughters he shares with Amina Buddafly — Cori and Bronx — form another.

Relationship with Tara Wallace and Amina Buddafly

Peter had a long relationship with Tara Wallace that began around 2000. They share three sons. During the same period he also became involved with Amina Buddafly, whom he married. The overlapping relationships created the central conflict of several Love & Hip Hop seasons.

Both women have spoken publicly about the difficulties of co-parenting within such a large and public family. Peter has repeatedly said that he loves all of his children and tries to remain involved in their lives.

Important Note on Privacy and Accuracy

This site uses only publicly available information. We do not share private details about Peter’s current personal life or the private lives of his children. Respect for the privacy of the minors in the family is the standard here. Any earlier claims that could not be verified from reliable sources have been removed.

Peter Gunz’s Place in the Family Story

Peter Gunz is the central figure connecting the entire Pankey family tree. He is the father of Kaz Pankey, Jamison Pankey, Gunner Ethan Pankey, Cori Pankey, and seven other children. His music career, reality-television fame, and large blended family make him the common link for readers interested in any of the siblings.

For the full family picture, visit the individual pages for each of his children and the pages for Tara Wallace and the other family members. Each page sticks to confirmed public facts and treats every person with the same respect.

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 Peter Gunz or any member of the family.

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