It was started in response to an article that was written about him. He then posted a threatening video message on his fb to the author of the article. I will see if i can find the article and post it.  Edit: article that prompted Steven Assanti to post the video message. He then took down the message.  http://turtleboysports.com/fall-river-700lbs-king-cheesehog-featured-on-tlcs-my-600lbs-life-was-once-kicked-out-of-hospital-for-ordering-a-pizza-has-videos-of-him-abusing-nurses-the-n-word-and-laughing-at-tax-payers-for/