Category Archives: Today Revisited

One of Los Angeles’ Finest: Tupac Shakur

Sixteen years today, marks the death anniversary of the late, great Tupac Shakur. I can’t believe it’s been so long and yet he still thrives through music and in the speakers of those who know real hip hop. Not only … Continue reading

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Today, Revisited with Sickest Addictions X 9/11

September 11, 2001 – The day our country fell apart but came together at the same time. This was the day our country witnessed and experienced a tragedy that will forever be instilled in our hearts, minds and souls. This … Continue reading

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Today Revisited X Isaac Hayes

August 10, 2008 – The singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor, Isaac Hayes passed away. Hayes was one of the influential musicians behind the genre of soul, funk, jazz-funk and disco; and is also regarded as being responsible for the evolution of … Continue reading

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Today Revisited with Sickest Addictions X Birth of Levi’s

May 20 1873 – When business man Levi Strauss and tailor Jacob Davis joined forces, they created the iconic blue jean company Levi Strauss & Co. On this date the duo received their patent for using copper rivets to strengthen … Continue reading

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Today revisited with Sickest Addictions X Beverly Hills Hotel 100yr Anniversary

May 12, 1912 – One of the most luxurious hotels in the nation opened its doors 100 years ago today. The Beverly Hills Hotel, located just north of Sunset Boulevard at the intersection of Rodeo Drive, served host to many … Continue reading

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Today revisited with Sickest Addictions X Beethoven’s 9th Symphony

May 7,  1984 -  Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony was premiered in Vienna, Austria. Beethoven is highly regarded as one of the greatest composers in history. This particular piece of music is considered by many to be the greatest piece of music … Continue reading

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Today, Revisited with Sickest Addictions X RIP Lisa “Left eye” Lopes

April 25, 2002 – The music world and the world in general physically lost Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes. She is 1/3 of the iconic R&B and hip-hop trio, TLC. She represented her name, “Left Eye,” by rockin’ a black stripe … Continue reading

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Today, Revisited with Sickest Addictions X All-American Hero

April 22, 2004 – Patrick Daniel Tillman, better known as Pat Tillman, was shot and killed while serving our country in Afghanistan. Before joining the service, Tillman was a beast on the NFL playing field. He was drafted as a … Continue reading

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Today, Revisited with Sickest Addictions X 420

Do you ever wonder what the relation of 4/20 or 4:20 is to smoking marijuana? Or did you just conform to it because everyone else did? It is said to have started in San Rafael, California (of course it originated … Continue reading

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Today, Revisited with Sickest Addictions X April Fool’s Day

April 1st – Even though April Fools’ Day is not a national holiday, it is a day widely known all over the world for pulling pranks on people. It is said to have originated around 1392! Dang, we got jokesters from way … Continue reading

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Today, Revisited with Sickest Addictions X Remembering Nate Dogg

March 15, 2011 – The world “physically” lost Nathaniel Dwayne Hale, better known as the Nate Dogg aka The King of Hooks. Nate Dogg was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi and was raised as a teen in Long Beach, California. He … Continue reading

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Today, Revisited with Sickest Addictions X Remembering Big Poppa

March 9, 1997 – One of the greatest emcees to EVER rock the mic passed away. Christopher Wallace aka Notorious B.I.G. aka Biggie Smalls aka Big Poppa aka The Black Frank White was and still is one of the pioneers … Continue reading

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Today, Revisited with Sickest Addictions X The Peace Corp

March 1, 1961 – The Peace Corp program was established by Executive Order 10924, issued by President John F. Kennedy.  The act declares the program’s purpose as follows: To promote world peace and friendship through a Peace Corps, which shall make … Continue reading

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Today, Revisited with Sickest Addictions X Valentine’s Day

February 14, 496AD – Valentine’s Day was established. It was originally known as Saint Valentine’s Day in honor of the martyr named Saint Valentin. It wasn’t until the 15th century when the expression of love started being associated with this … Continue reading

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Today, Revisited with Sickest Addictions X The Beatles

February 9, 1964 – “The Ed Sullivan Show” showcased the iconic, timeless and legendary Beatles. This performance was The Beatles’ first performance on the show, which attracted a ridiculous count of 73 million viewers! This was the beginning of Beatlemania. … Continue reading

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