Peter Gunz is an American rapper who rose to prominence after the release of the album ‘Make it Reign’ with Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz. The album was a massive success, reaching number 38 on the US Billboard 200. In 1998, it also scored eighth on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Perhaps his most well-known tune is “Deja Vu (Uptown Baby),” which was among the top 10 singles on the 1998 Billboard Hot 100. The ‘Recording Industry Association of America’ (RIAA) certified it platinum for selling more than one million copies. He has been on numerous television programs and starred as himself in the Vh1 reality series Love & Hip Hop. In the reality series, he co-starred with his ex-girlfriend, Tara Wallace, and his wife, Amina Budafly, in a plot concerning his efforts to manage his marriage and children.
Peter Gunz’s Career
Peter Gunz began his career in the early 1990s when he and Sean “Lord Tariq” Hamilton created a hip-hop rhyming combo. His upbringing in the Bronx greatly influenced his approach to music, as it did for many other African-American artists.
In 1996, they made their debut on Whodini’s album ‘Six’ with the track ‘Can’t Get Enough.’ 1998 marked the release of the duo’s debut and only album, ‘Make it Reign,’ which featured the platinum-selling single ‘Deja Vu.’ The partnership separated the following year, and Peter Gunz pursued an unsuccessful solo career that ended in 1999.
However, he collaborated well with musicians such as Big Pun, Mariah Carey, and KRS-One.
Following the conclusion of his rapping career, Peter Gunz made multiple guest appearances on television shows as himself. Sons of a Gun (2008), Funk Flex Full Throttle (2011), and Afraid of the Dark (2012) featured him (2014).
Peter Gunz, a not-so-common name in the modern hip-hop business, re-entered the public eye when he began appearing as himself on the reality television series ‘Love & Hip Hop’ (2013–present).
During the 2017 season of ‘Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars,’ he attempted to save his marriage with Amina Buddafly despite having cheated on her with ex-girlfriend Tara Wallace. Recently, he has been attempting to expand his business to include music production and assisting his son Cory’s growing rap career.
Disputes and Scandals
Peter Gunz has, to say the least, led an eventful life. He was in a relationship with Tara Wallace until he cheated on her with his future wife, Amina Buddafly. He was subsequently caught cheating on his wife with his ex-girlfriend, and he has children with two additional women. He was videotaped on an episode of “Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars” pleading with his wife not to leave him in response to public criticism.
Peter Gunz’s Personal Life
Peter Gunz was born on January 6, 1969, in Bronx, Idaho, United States. He is married to Amina Buddafly and formerly dated Tara Wallace on and off.
He has nine children, including Cori Gunz, Bronx Gunz, Bronx Gunz, Jamison Wallace, Kaz Wallace, and Gunner Ethan Pankey. His son, the up-and-coming rapper Peter “Cory Gunz” Pankey, Jr., is signed to Young Money Entertainment.
Estimated Net Worth
Peter Gunz, is an American rapper and reality television personality with a net worth of $500,000, has a net worth of $500,000.
In the late 1990s, Gunz rose to prominence as a part of the Bronx-based rap combo Lord Tariq and Peter Gunz. 1997’s “Deja Vu (Uptown Baby)” was the group’s biggest hit, reaching #9 on the “Billboard” Hot 100 list and selling over a million copies.