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Title: LA Laker Forward Ron Artest Changes Name to 'Metta World Peace'
Post by: Soul Crusher on December 12, 2011, 08:55:05 AM

LA Laker Forward Ron Artest Changes Name to 'Metta World Peace'
Time ^ | 12/12/2011 | Madison Gray



The invitation to an exclusive party at Hollywood's famed Supperclub showed a relaxed, smiling young man welcoming patrons to a birthday celebration for Metta World Peace. At first glance, it appears to be a fundraiser for a deserving children's charity. But read further and it becomes clear that this is a party for the former Ron Artest — the first fabulous bash thrown by the Los Angeles Lakers forward who officially changed his name.

But why Metta World Peace? "Metta is going to be the first name and it means like friendship, love and kindness," Artest told sports journalist Stephen A. Smith. "World Peace is going to be the last name, so everybody can get ready to buy their World Peace jerseys." The first name is derived from a Buddhist term that embodies the traits he describes, and it represents what he hopes is a turnaround from his reputation for arguing and brawling.


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Title: Re: LA Laker Forward Ron Artest Changes Name to 'Metta World Peace'
Post by: Kwon_2 on December 12, 2011, 09:01:49 AM

Religion of World Peace...  ::)

Title: Re: LA Laker Forward Ron Artest Changes Name to 'Metta World Peace'
Post by: 240 is Back on December 12, 2011, 09:41:52 AM

brutal pathetic ochocinco tactics to try to remain relevant.

what ever happened to his rap record?

Title: Re: LA Laker Forward Ron Artest Changes Name to 'Metta World Peace'
Post by: Hulkotron on December 12, 2011, 09:57:40 AM

This happened like three months ago.

Title: Re: LA Laker Forward Ron Artest Changes Name to 'Metta World Peace'
Post by: The Showstoppa on December 12, 2011, 10:02:18 AM

World B. Free

Title: Re: LA Laker Forward Ron Artest Changes Name to 'Metta World Peace'
Post by: LittleJ on December 12, 2011, 10:02:33 AM

33338654226 this is old news ::)

Title: Re: LA Laker Forward Ron Artest Changes Name to 'Metta World Peace'
Post by: Soul Crusher on December 12, 2011, 10:03:08 AM

Quote from: LittleJ on December 12, 2011, 10:02:33 AM

33338654226 this is old news ::)

Didnt know that.