Yup, Y.O.U. Can ALWAYS Count On Ron Artest For Some Laughs.

"Ron Artest: I'm Changing My Name ... RADICALLY

6/23/2011 2:51 PM PDT by TMZ Staff


Say goodbye to Ron Artest and HELLOOOO to Metta World Peace ... Mr. Metta World Peace to you.


Yes, Ron is going the way of Cassius Clay, Lew Alcindor and Chad Johnson. Ron's filed a petition in L.A. County Superior Court to change his name to -- World Peace.

FYI, metta means loving, kindness, happiness and all that jazz.

We're told Ron wants to put the new last name -- Peace -- on the back of his L.A. Lakers' jersey.

These name changes are typically granted by a judge unless it would result in confusion or fraud.

Hey, give Peace a chance."

Information Courtesy Of: TMZ.Com

CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: THIS nigga right here!? Smh. Hold up! Y.O.U. know what though, before I even react too hastily and respond with requisite internet knee-jerk snarkiness, I'ma chill and let this man live. Why not? If Ron Artest woke up today and felt like making a positive public statment by officially changing his name to "Meta World Peace", that's his GOD given right. Fuck it. I'ma still clown this nigga though ... lol!