Cory Gunz Net Worth

What is Cory Gunz's Net Worth?

Cory Gunz is an American rapper and songwriter who has a net worth of $300 thousand. Cory Gunz is best known for his rapid-fire guest verse on Lil Wayne's 2010 single "6 Foot 7 Foot," which reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became one of the signature songs from Wayne's album "Tha Carter IV." Gunz signed with Young Money Entertainment during the label's peak years and appeared on projects alongside performers including Drake and Nicki Minaj.

Gunz entered the music business unusually young. The son of rapper and reality television personality Peter Gunz, he attracted major-label interest while still in his teens and worked with executives including Tommy Mottola and Jay-Z. Although a major Young Money solo album never materialized, Gunz built an extensive mixtape and independent catalog and eventually concentrated on releasing music through his own Militia Entertainment operation.

Early Life

Cory Gunz was born Peter Cory Pankey Jr. on June 22, 1987, in the Bronx, New York.

His father, Peter Gunz, achieved national success in the late 1990s as one half of Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz. Their single "Déjà Vu (Uptown Baby)" became a top-10 hit, giving Cory an early view of the realities of the music business.

Cory began rapping while he was young and attracted label interest as a teenager. His early career included associations with Casablanca Records and Def Jam, and he developed a reputation for technically complex, rapid-fire verses.

He also appeared on a remix of Rihanna's "If It's Lovin' That You Want."

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Young Money and "6 Foot 7 Foot"

Gunz signed with Young Money Entertainment in 2010. The label was then enjoying extraordinary commercial success through Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj.

His breakthrough arrived when Lil Wayne selected him for "6 Foot 7 Foot," the lead single from "Tha Carter IV." Gunz delivered the song's final verse and received a songwriting credit on the record.

"6 Foot 7 Foot" peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became by far the biggest commercial recording associated with Gunz's career.

In 2011, MTV aired "Son of a Gun," a reality documentary series centered on Cory's attempt to navigate the music business with his father. The series was executive produced by Nick Cannon.

Gunz later appeared on the Young Money compilation "Rise of an Empire" and the YMCMB project "Rich Gang."

Independent Career

Despite the exposure generated by "6 Foot 7 Foot," Gunz never released the major-label solo studio album that many expected following his Young Money signing.

Instead, he continued building a large mixtape and independent catalog. His projects have included "The Apprentice" series, "Heir to the Throne," "Son of a Gun," and "Datz WTF I'm Talkin' Bout."

In the 2020s, Gunz increased his independent output through Militia Entertainment. Releases included "Militia," multiple installments of the "Loosie Pack" series, and "Militia 2."

"Loosie Pack 4" was released through Militia Entertainment in November 2025, and Gunz continued releasing new music in 2026. The independent structure gave him greater control over his later recordings even though his commercial profile remained much smaller than during the Young Money era.

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