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Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction ...

Artest also talked about the private tuition he has provided for students.

“The kids are selected based on a few factors, including having a minimum of 80 percent average in grades; having above-average athletic ability if their grades aren’t sufficient; they have to have done work in/for the community; and be basically good kids who are trying to stay out of trouble and work for something better in life,” Artest’s publicist, Heidi Buech, said in an e-mail.

Two of those children spoke at the event and thanked Ron for all he had done for them. Jamel Williams, who was accepted at Liberty University, said the scholarship was extra inspiration to succeed.

“ had to do it not only for myself, but also for him,” Williams said.

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very cool. it is good to see ron artest do some good things.

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He's actually a pretty cool guy from my experience when he doesn't let his temper take over him.