Streetwise Rioters 2.0 long sleeve t-shirt. The 1992 Los Angeles riots, also known as the Rodney King riots, the South Central riots, and the Los Angeles uprising were a series of riots, lootings, arsons, and civil disturbance that occurred in Los Angeles County, California, in 1992. Printed on a black 6.0 oz. 100% cotton long sleeve shirt, preshrunk to minimize shrinkage. Streetwise logo on lower back of t-shirt. $4 upcharge on sizes 4X - 5X.