Peter Gunz Refutes Cory Gunz Death Rumors: "Cory Is Home Safe"

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News circulated online that rapper Cory Gunz has been killed, but his father quickly shut that down.

The internet can be a place where you receive breaking news stories just moments after they occur, and it can be a place where fabricated information makes the rounds unchecked. At the moment, the devastating death of actor Chadwick Boseman continues to stun the world, and hundreds of thousands of people have sent messages of condolences, inspiration, admiration, and grief. In the midst of the global mourning of Black Panther's  T'Challa, news of another death began to circulate and Peter Gunz swooped in the deny the rumors.

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Someone, somewhere, spread the news that Peter's son, rapper Cory Gunz, had been shot and killed. The information began to gain traction online, so before the gossip picked up steam, Peter Gunz took to his Instagram account to clear some things up. "Not sure who started the rumor but Cory is home safe and healthy and so am I," he wrote.

On Twitter, Cory Gunz's sister echoed Peter's comment. "My oldest brother, Cory Gunz, is well and alive. Please please please DO NOT believe the misleading headlines and lies the media is currently broadcasting. Thank You!" We're glad to hear the Cory Gunz is happy and healthy. Check out the messages below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.