Metta World Peace (born Ronald William Artest Jr., now Metta Sandiford-Artest) is a former NBA Champion with the Los Angeles Lakers, widely respected for his elite defense and NBA Defensive Player of the Year honors.

His career included moments of controversy, most notably the “Malice at the Palace” incident. In 2011, he made a powerful personal shift by changing his name to Metta World Peace—a symbol of growth, accountability, and emotional healing.

Today, he is a leading voice in mental health awareness, openly sharing his own journey with therapy and emotional wellness. Beyond basketball, he thrives as an entrepreneur, actor, and motivational speaker, inspiring others to embrace resilience, self-awareness, and transformation.