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Cory Gunz Shoots To Escape Drake & Lil Wayne's Shadow

Newly signed Young Money artist Cory Gunz recently talked about being on Lil Wayne's label and what it will take to earn his own shine.

Despite being on the same label which also houses Nicki Minaj and Drake, Gunz is confident in his ability to get attention.

"I think, ultimately, I have to do me. If you notice, everyone you mentioned on the team all made their own lanes and names for themselves where you know it's Young Money because of the imprint and it's family, but they're out there heavy doing their own thing. Wayne, of course, started it because of his track record and work ethic, but the same goes for Drizzy, Nicki... Tyga doing his thing with Chris Breezy, Gudda and everyone else is doing their own thing, making their own noise. I'm just happy I can be somewhere and genuinely be myself and get credited for it. Young Money has given me the opportunity to just be me and we're going to see where it goes so get ready!"

Over the summer, Gunz hinted at an upcoming project featuring himself and Lil Wayne.

Often criticized for his lack of collaborations, Gunz explained that his hesitation in teaming up with other artists stems from his desire to keep his music innovative, "I always want to step outside the box when I do collaborations. Just know that I got some stuff in the works with Weezy when he comes home," says Cory of the currently incarcerated Lil Wayne. "People always ask why I don't do songs with too many people, but I just want sure if I work with someone we do something that never would be expected."

Last May, Gunz talked about Wayne taking an executive producer role on his upcoming untitled project.

"Shout out to Wayne for giving me a shot. He kept it real. All I'mma say, that this is it. This is what it is. Everybody just better get ready...Wayne is gonna executive-produce the album," he explained in an interview. "I trust his insight. He's going to be overseeing everything. I'm gonna keep doing the things I been doing. I think that's what's gotten me noticed. I'mma just keep my grind moving. Whatever ventures I can do, I'm bringing my family through. My whole team is gonna eat. I'm just telling everybody to get ready...I haven't met Nicki [Minaj] yet. Me and Drizzy met a while back when they was doing the I Am Music Tour in Arizona."

Speculation on Wayne signing Gunz developed last March.

Lil Wayne is turning himself in today but last night he spent time live on webcam where he first talked about his recent show with Jay-Z at Madison Square Garden. Wayne later said that Cory Gunz would be the next artist on his Young Money label. "Shout out to my n---a Cory Gunz, about to be the newest member of the Young Money team." Gunz tweeted over the weekend, "LOL. Young Money!!!!!!"

Cory Gunz Teams With Nike & Working On Debut EP

Bronx rapper and newest Young Money signee Cory Gunz will team with Nike to promote the brand’s classic Air Force 1 sneaker.

The son of NY rapper Peter Gunz will star in Nike’s new ad campaign, shot in his home borough of the Bronx, and will also perform at a Nike-sponsored concert on August 18 at the Apollo Theater.

The 2009 XXL Freshman is currently prepping his yet-to-be-titled debut EP for an early 2011 release through After Platinum/Young Money, and a new MTV reality show, Son of A Gun, that is executive produced by Nick Cannon.

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According to Cory, he shares a special bond with Wayne which surpasses artist-boss ties.

"I think Wayne is really one of the only people that understands me," Cory told DJ Envy in an interview. "Him and Mack [Maine], for him to reach out and understand [is great]. His spirits are up, you know, but nobody wants to be in that position. I know I wouldn't. For the position that he's in, he's spirits are definitely up, he's holding his own. Shout-out to Weezy again, he'll be out real soon and his spirits are high and everything and he's good. He's still working, getting things taken care of from where he's at."

Earlier this month, Gunz gave his reaction to being recently signed onto Young Money.

"Shout out to Wayne for giving me a shot. He kept it real. All I'mma say, that this is it. This is what it is. Everybody just better get ready...Wayne is gonna executive-produce the album," he explained in an interview. "I trust his insight. He's going to be overseeing everything. I'm gonna keep doing the things I been doing. I think that's what's gotten me noticed. I'mma just keep my grind moving. Whatever ventures I can do, I'm bringing my familythrough. My whole team is gonna eat. I'm just telling everybody to get ready...I haven't met Nicki [Minaj] yet. Me and [Drake] met a while back when they was doing the I Am Music Tour in Arizona."

Speculation on Wayne signing Gunz developed last March.

Lil Wayne is turning himself in today but last night he spent time live on webcam where he first talked about his recent show with Jay-Z at Madison Square Garden. Wayne later said that Cory Gunz would be the next artist on his Young Money label. "Shout out to my n---a Cory Gunz, about to be the newest member of the Young Money team." Gunz tweeted over the weekend, "LOL. Young Money!!!!!!"

Wayne was officially sentenced to a year behind bars in early March.

Lil Wayne has been sentenced to a year in jail after pleading guilty in a New York City gun case. The Grammy Award-winning rapper was taken away in handcuffs to start serving his term immediately after his sentencing. He'll serve his sentence in city jails, not a state prison. He could be released in about eight months with good behavior.

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