- Peter Gunz,56, started his career in music in a duet group with Lord Tariq and attained a certain level of success before they parted ways in 1999
- Gunz has been involved in a love triangle with Amina Buddafly and Tara Wallace. Their relationship story was aired on the reality show Love & Hip-Hop: New York
- He is the father of the famous rapper Cory Gunz
Love and Hip-Hop star Peter Gunz and Lord Tariq performed in the 1990s as The Gunrunners. Before the duo broke in 1999, they were best known for their 1997 single Deja Vu (Uptown Baby).
The father of 10 later appeared on the VH1 reality series Love & Hip Hop: New York. The rapper has also been featured on other television shows such as Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars and Cheaters.
Peter Gunz has dated a couple of women including Tara Wallace and he is said to be the father of 10 children. His oldest child, Cory Gunz is equally a rapper and is signed to Young Money Entertainment.
Who is Peter Gunz?
The 56 rapper and actor was born Peter Cory Pankey in the Bronx. The rapper seems to be lip-tight about his upbringing.
His Marriage with Amina Buddafly Lasted for Five Years
The American rapper and reality television personality reportedly had a healthy marriage with Amina Buddafly. Gunz married the Love & Hip-Hop star in 2013 but the relationship was called a triangle due to his involvement with his baby mama.
Amina Buddafly and Tara Wallace both were involved with Gunz at the same time. Following their divorce, Buddafly revealed her relationship with the rapper was toxic and addictive. She even mentioned that she was stuck and addicted to Gunz.
After moving to L.A, Buddafly was able to free herself from her addiction.
While on the set of Love &Hip-Hop New York, Peter who had a long history with Tara later started messing around with Amina behind Tara’s back. He ended up marrying Amina and when Tara found out, all hell was let loose.
The former couple tried to work things out while they were both on WE tv’s Marriage Boot Camp. The show was for couples who were seeking marital guidance from therapists.
Peter and Amina ended the marriage in 2018 and started co-parenting their two daughters together. The rapper later shared his regrets concerning how he treated both women on Television.
Peter Gunz’s ex-wife Amina and her sisters were formerly known as the Black Buddafly in 2005 but she later pursued her career as a solo artist.
Following a recent post on Gunz’s Instagram, it seems the former couple might be getting back together again.
What is Peter Gunz’s Net Worth?
Pete Gunz’ career was allegedly not successful but he has managed to accumulate a net worth of nothing less than $500 thousand. His net worth is not just from his music career alone. The rapper has also earned a little more for his TV appearances.
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Here are Other Unknown Facts about Peter Gunz
1. The Tara-Peter-Amina love Triangle Influenced the Ratings of the Reality Show Love &Hip-Hop: New York
At the time Peter was involved with both women, the TV show on which they all featured reportedly had the highest ratings in the history of Love & Hip Hop: New York. Also, the three appeared on Marriage Boot Camp together in 2018 to smoothen their relationship.
2. Peter Gunz Fathered 10 Kids with Different Women
Gunz’s relationship with Wallace birthed Jamison( 16 ), Kaz (13 ), and Gunner (9). His daughters with Amina are Cori (10)and Bronx (8).
His other children include Cory Gunz ( 37) Whitney, Kennedi, Brandon, and Phoenix.
The rapper once referred to a woman named Erika McConduit as the mother of his queens on Instagram. It is not clear if she is the mother of his other children.
3. Gunz and Tariq were Nominated for an Award in 1999
Following the success of their single in 1997, the pair released their only album in 1998 and it peaked at #38 on the Billboard 200 and also #8 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.
In 1999, Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz got a Soul Train Award nomination for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist.
4. His Son Cory Started His Music Career at the Age of 14
Gunz’s son Peter Cory Pankey Jr. is better known as Cory Gunz. Cory signed his first record deal with Tommy Mottola then later Casablanca Records and also Def Jam Recordings.
In 2009, the younger Peter signed a contract with After Platinum Record before he later switched to Yong Money Entertainment and Universal Motown in 2010. He has worked with several artists including Rihanna, Nick Cannon, WIz Khalifa, Mack Maine, and Juicy J.
5. Peter Gunz Stopped His Son from Releasing Music after He Release from Prison
The rapper’s son was arrested in January 2012 for possession of a gun and he was sentenced to 2 and half years in prison. Upon his release, Peter advised his son to remain on a low key and not release any music.
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