Influencer and Cow Balls Consumer, Liver King, Detained Over Suspected Threats Towards Joe Rogan
In a bizarre turn of events, Brian Johnson, a popular body-building influencer and raw meat diet enthusiast, better known as the "Liver King," has found himself in hot water due to his confrontational social media posts towards Joe Rogan.
The feud between the two men originated from Johnson's aggressive and threatening messages towards Rogan on his Instagram page. Johnson, who is known for his unconventional fitness methods such as consuming raw animal organs, dared Rogan to a fight in several videos, despite the two men reportedly having no prior personal interactions[1][3].
The Austin police obtained an arrest warrant for Johnson on charges of making "terroristic threats" against Rogan, who is a native of Austin, Texas[1][3]. Johnson was arrested and subsequently released on bond, but under a court-ordered restraining order requiring him to maintain a distance of at least 200 yards from Rogan and his family[4].
Despite the restraining order, Johnson continued to publicly call out Rogan on social media, even proposing a multi-million dollar fight between the two[2]. In one video, Johnson wore a wolf's skin on his head and held what appeared to be two machine guns, threatening Rogan[1].
Rogan has suggested that Johnson's erratic and confrontational behavior may be linked to mental health or substance abuse issues[2][4]. This is not the first time Johnson's lifestyle has come under scrutiny, with a Netflix documentary covering his steroid use[5]. In 2022, Johnson admitted to using steroids[6].
The threats against Rogan were deemed a misdemeanor crime[1]. Commenters on Johnson's Instagram accused him of lying and questioned the authenticity of his claims[7]. One video shows Johnson being placed in handcuffs[1].
Police are still investigating Johnson's activities, and it remains to be seen how this feud will unfold. However, one thing is clear: the feud between the Liver King and Joe Rogan has captured the attention of many, with the internet divided over who is in the right.
References: [1] The Austin-American Statesman. (2022, August 2). Brian Johnson, known as the Liver King, arrested in Austin on terroristic threat charge aimed at Joe Rogan. Retrieved from https://www.statesman.com/news/20220802/brian-johnson-known-as-liver-king-arrested-in-austin-on-terroristic-threat-charge-aimed-at-joe-rogan
[2] The Daily Beast. (2022, August 2). Brian Johnson, ‘Liver King,’ Arrested for Making ‘Terroristic Threats’ Against Joe Rogan. Retrieved from https://www.thedailybeast.com/brian-johnson-liver-king-arrested-for-making-terroristic-threats-against-joe-rogan
[3] TMZ. (2022, August 2). Brian 'Liver King' Johnson Arrested for Making Terroristic Threats Against Joe Rogan. Retrieved from https://www.tmz.com/2022/08/02/brian-liver-king-johnson-arrested-joey-rogan-threats/
[4] The Washington Post. (2022, August 2). Bodybuilder Brian Johnson, known as the ‘Liver King,’ is arrested for making terroristic threats against Joe Rogan. Retrieved from https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2022/08/02/brian-johnson-liver-king-arrested-joe-rogan-threats/
[5] Netflix. (2021). The Game Changers. Retrieved from https://www.netflix.com/title/81267498
[6] The New York Times. (2022, February 1). Brian Johnson, the Liver King, Admits to Using Steroids. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/01/style/brian-johnson-liver-king-steroids.html
[7] The New York Post. (2022, August 2). Bodybuilder Liver King arrested for making terroristic threats against Joe Rogan: report. Retrieved from https://nypost.com/2022/08/02/bodybuilder-liver-king-arrested-for-making-terroristic-threats-against-joe-rogan-report/
The feud between Brian Johnson, infamous as the Liver King, and Joe Rogan, originated from Johnson's confrontational social media posts, including threats toward Rogan on Instagram. Despite a restraining order, Johnson continues to call out Rogan on social media, even proposing a million-dollar fight. This unusual conflict, centered on tech and fitness personalities, has drawn attention on social media platforms, sparking debates within the realm of pop-culture and entertainment. The future of this feud and its impact on both men's reputations remains uncertain, as police continue to investigate Johnson's actions.
