I always remember it as a part of the "leet speak" cultural phenomenon. I honestly have no recollection of tying it to "and popularized in dancehall anthem by

I always remember it as a part of the "leet speak" cultural phenomenon. I honestly have no recollection of tying it to "and popularized in dancehall anthem by rap song “Whoot, There It Is” (single released March 22, 1993) by group 95 South". Am I alone in that?