Ron Artest New Name is Metta World Peace
The name Ron Artest is no more. He is now named Metta World Peace. The Lakers’ star changed his name to Metta World Peace on Sept. 17 when a Los Angeles County Superior Court commissioner approved the request.
Commissioner Matthew C. St. George approved the name change in a hearing that lasted about 30 seconds.
St. George: “Mr. Artest has requested a name change to Metta World Peace?”
Rajan: “Yes, your honor.”
St. George: “And it’s for personal reasons, he said?”
Rajan: “Yes, your honor.”
St. George: “OK. All right. He’ll now be known as Metta World Peace. Thank you.”
“Changing my name was meant to inspire and bring youth together all around the world,” World Peace said in a statement. “I’m glad that it is now official.”
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