1989: A Computerworld article, discussing the origin of several current web slang terms, cites a still-online FidoNet article from 1989,[2] which displays emoticons in addition to all-caps shortcuts like "LOL", "BRB" and "TYT". - Internet slang, Wikipedia.
2008: Fatz and his Drum Addikt crew have emerged in late 2008 with
remixes for LMFAO, Pussycat Dolls & Keri Hilson, as well as
with a new major label deal for Byata and Drum Addikt alumni, Erika
J. - Fatz Belvedere, Wikipedia.