Ron Artest talks NBA Lockout and New Reality Show

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Ron Artest launches Record Label with SMC

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Ever since he has been in the NBA, Ron Artest has been in love with the music industry. After the incident with the Detroit Pistons, the troubled star recorded a rap album. Artest had planned to release the album through his own label. But, for unknown reasons, the album never came out.

Despite his rap album never coming out, Ron Artest remained positive. Instead, he focused on reparing his image after leaving the Indiana Pacers and playing for a few different teams. Last summer, Artest joined the Los Angeles Lakers and won his first championship.

Now, everything is looking good for Ron Artest and he decided to give his dream one more chance. With the help of SMC Recordings, Ron Artest created Artest Media Group. The label will officially launch with a full roster of artists early next year. In the meantime, Ron Artest is focusing on building exposure for the new venture.

SMC Recordings already has artists such as Rakim signed to the label. Adding Ron Artest to the mix only builds upon their exposure. Due to the history of the San Francisco-based label, Ron Artest is also very happy with the new deal.

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Ron Artest lands Reality Show

Ever since his fight on national television against the Detroit Pistons, in 2004, Ron Artest has been considered a problem. That incident not only cost him the 2004-2005 season, but it cost him his role with the contending Indiana Pacers. Upon his return, Artest would be traded to the Sacramento Kings. He has since become known as a journeyman.

In the time since his public brawl, Ron Artest has not caused any trouble. Still, he has had trouble trying to escape his past. Artest landed a television deal with Tijuana Entertainment and E1 Entertainment. They are currently shopping his show to a network. He will use this show as a way to right his wrongs.

Ron Artest hopes that his new show, "They Call Me Crazy," will show him in a different light. Not only does he want to show that he has matured, but Artest also wants to show his business side. Artest also wants the series to focus on the record label that he is trying to get off of the ground.

There has yet to be an air date, or a network to pick the show up. The show is being handled by the same company that is behind the new Faith Evans reality show. Faith Evans landed a contract with VH1 and it is likely that Ron Artest will, too.

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