CONCRETE LOOP IS ONE OF TIME’S BEST SITES OF ‘08
Monday, June 16, 2008

TIME.COM just released their list of top 50 websites of 2008 and Concrete Loop made the list in the ‘Info & Gossip’ section. That’s wassup! Here is what they wrote:
You may not notice just how white celebrity-gossip sites like TMZ and Perez Hilton really are until you check out ConcreteLoop. Devoted to black celebrities, it regularly features A-listers like Rihanna, Usher, Denzel Washington and Alicia Keys. In addition to the usual paparazzi shots and rumors, you’ll find posts on fashion and politics, as well as tons of comments from ConcreteLoop’s audience of nearly a million regular readers. We also like Bossip for its lower-brow appeal and Nah Right for its choice video clips. [SOURCE]
We appreciate all the support and love from all our visitors! Honestly, I still can’t believe the site is as big as it is. Big thanx to TIME Magazine for recognizing us.








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1.
Not_An_Angell
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congrats!!
Look out, gonna be lots of new posters now!
2.
TETE
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
CONGRATS!!!!……
I am addicted to this site…. I can’t go a day without the LOOP…..
keep up the good work yall!
3.
live to learn
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congrats to you, CL! I love how you’re site stays positive and the Black history stories are great! Keep it up!
4.
GO LAKERS! KICK THE CELTICS ASS
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
CONGRATS TO YOU ALL! WAY 2 GO……NOW WATCH THE LAKERS KICK SOME GREEN BUTT!
5.
ShayNique
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congrats!
6.
blessed1
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congratualtions…… keep up the great work
7.
superchick
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congrats!!!!!!! You deserve it!
8.
MW09
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congratulations to Everyone working hard on the CL!!!
I’m glad Time Magazine recognized how amazing this site is!!!
Keep up the good work!!!
9.
CGJ
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
I peruse the other sites, and the CL is hands down heads and shoulders above the rest - the visual appeal, the variety of topics, and the fact that it attracts a variety of readers and posters.
However, what I like most is the integrity - while the other sites often post blatant lies and a lot of innuendo, CL handles every topic with class. For example - while all the other sites were running rampant with stories of the Bey & Jay and Mariah & Nick marriages, CL took the high road and waited until there was confirmation. If I read something on other sites, but it’s not posted on CL, I don’t necessarily believe that it’s true.
Big ups to Angel, Brian, Tiana & J. Dakar for doing the dayum thang!
10.
Reccy
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
That’s awesome! Keep up the excellent work!!
11.
Black Ivory
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
CL deserves it!! its one of my favorite site!! im from ivory coast ( west africa) and i cant live without CL so THANK YOU!!! lol
12.
realstateofmind
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
way to go Angel and all the other contributors to this site!
13.
VoluptuousDiva74
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
CONGRATULATIONS!! IT’S NOT SURPRISING AND WELL DESERVED!!
14.
kels
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congrats and keep up the good work! I agree with #9. You don’t have to compromise to be recognize! Keep doing you!
Sidenote: Sandra Rose is going to be fuming!LOL
15.
Dame
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!
II love this site and that is why I am on it everyday. Congrats to Angel and the crew. Keep up the good work and you guys deserve all the praise.
16.
A.S.C.
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Way to go CL, keep up the great work!! =)
17.
Amari
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
i don’t hardly ever post here but, i always visit this site because it’s my favorite!!
18.
P
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
This is wonderful. I truly mean it. I know this is going to sound awful and prolly come out sounding whitwashed, but you certainly know you have arrived when they acknowledge what’s cracking with you.
You guys are great.
19.
Juicy SuperStar
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Ok, the money for advertising should start flying in….. Congrats.
20.
Emma V's Great-Grandaughter
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congrats to the CL family.
21.
archangelIV
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
yeah!!! thats what im talking about concrete loop!!!!!! get dat bread : )
22.
JERZEYGURL
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congrats…….You guys really deserve it.
I’ll pass on Bossip.
23.
SNICKA
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congrats!
24.
TT
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
This is a GREAT look! I remember when I found you all in late 05 and the site would have periodic difficulties and now “You’re in Time Magazine”.
You are keeping us in the loop with gossip but also educating us of our history as well as keeping us on the front line with politics. Great look!!!
25.
Bell
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
congrats!
26.
jenii-babez
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
CONGRATS….THIS IS SOOOO TRUE…I LUV YOU GUYS MAUH!!!!
27.
Sweetp
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congratulations!! Great site. I cant remember how i find you guys but I am glad I did. Excellent work and so informative. You cover a lot of topics not just celebrities and gossip. That was so interesting about it.
28.
Whytry?
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congratulations!!! You’ve grown so fast & the content is excellent! Keep it up.
29.
BUBU
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
congratulations!!!
30.
miss barbados
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Big Up to c/l for the Time shout out! I been addicted since day one I STAYS ON THE LOOP! =) Thank ya’ll for doin it and doin it and doin it WELL!
31.
Deanne
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congrats! That’s awesome!
32.
Deanne
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
BTW, Miss Barbados I’m from Barbados too!
33.
Dree
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
OMG! way too go u guys. I have been a fan since high school, and I’m proud and happy u guys are getting reconized. Concrete loop is the shit!
34.
BigDaddyReg
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
WAY TO GO, I MUST “LOOPED” EVERY MORINING BEFORE THE WORK
DAY STARTS, GLAD TO SEE YOU GUYS ARE THE GETTING THE SHINE
YOU RIGHTFULLY DESERVE
35.
Lakesha
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congrats!!! Well deserved…
36.
ThinkAboutIt
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congratulations — it’s the truth.
You all have a balanced, informative and objective approach… a Very Good Look.
37.
concerned global citizen
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
You guys deserve it! Yall keep us educated and entertained without being gully.
38.
H-Town Chic***
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congrats CL!!!!
39.
Complicated_25
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
COOL BEANS…..I can’t let a day go by with logging on to. Loves it
40.
AriesRme
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
CL!!! Ya thats wassup. Congrats
41.
I'D KILL FOR MEGAN GOODE'S BODY
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Thats whats up!! I love CL
42.
Greatestloveofall
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!! TIME MAGAZINE RECOGNISES THA LOOP!!! GO HEAD ANGEL N CO.
BEST BLACK CELEBRITY BLOG OUT THERE. UNLIKE MEDIATAKEOUT AND BOSSIP TRASHY ASS, CL IS SMART AND INSIGHTFUL TOO, GIVING US POLITICS AND HISTORY.
43.
african_queen
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Now thats whats up.. Hope yall continue to be on Time every year and eventually make it to #1
44.
Rae of StuffFlyPeopleLike.com
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
HANDS DOWN CL IS THE BEST SITE. YOU ARE OUR INSPIRATION YOUR APPROACH IS VERY HONORABLE AND WE HOPE TO BE AS BIG AS YOU ONE DAY_KEEP IT UP!!!!!
-RAE
45.
Don't Argue With Me It's Just An Opinion
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
This is big. You guys should feel honored.
46.
C.U. in C.U.
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
CONGRATS!! I love this site! and I love the staff!!!
47.
JstBReal
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congrats to Angel and the whole crew. I love the site. Its well put together and its not like other sites that put down other African Americans or about ridicolous gossip. I’ll check this site before any other. Big ups!!!
48.
ANGEL
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
LOL @ 24. Yeah the site was hacked and was forever down because of server issues in the early days. I’m happy a lot of you guys stuck with CL though, because I remember that time it was down for like a month!
Thanx for the love and look out for some big news/updates later on this year.
49.
Vee1
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
That’s what’s up….congrats!!!!! I love this site. I know it’s the truth
50.
DVYNEDVA
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congrats Concreteloop! I thoroughly njoy this site.sum1 told me abt CL a lil ova a yr.
ago…& from the 1st tym checkn CL out ive been hookd & been on CL LITERALLY EVERYDAY since.I even went bak n lookd @ all the archive posts.The posts & the comments r nterestn 2 read. this syt has a broad audience,which is gud.
Thumbs up 2 J. Dakar w/ the politics. i lyk this syt bc it is well rounded.& its a g8
passtym when havn nothn 2 do @ wrk. pls dnt think that just bc 1 works 4 the gov. means u always hve sumthn 2 do…ITS A LIE! so i gotta hve the Loop! nehu CONGRATS! LUV THIS SITE!
51.
XPERT2007
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
CONGRATS CONCRETE LOOP!…..THIS IS ONE OF MY FAV SITES. ON ANOTHER NOTE……..
ANGEL I HAVE SENT OVER 20+ PEOPLE TO THE SITE…… WHERE IS MY KICKBACK? LOL….. J/K….
BIGGER AND BETTER FOR 08′!
52.
blk dds
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congratulations CL. I’ve been a fien……oops I mean hooked since day one.
Time Magazine………WOW!
This calls for the squad:
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53.
Intrigue216
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congrats CL!!! I have to admit, I’m on this site like everyday. I think I’m addicted…
54.
MAI03
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congrats to CL!!! Thats whats up!
55.
keystar.
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congrats CL!!!!
You Guys, and ThatGrapeJuice has totally transformed my means of getting entertainment news.
56.
itzzzkimmm
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Alright Concreteloop!! Yay!! I’m so happy for you guys!
57.
dukesman2000
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Proud of you guys….
Obama for President in ‘08
58.
SATC
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congrats CL !
I love how this site shows things in a positive and (sometimes) impartial way. not all that Perez hate. just the facts. I also love the CL crew and the way they show things like new artists, and news/politics, i also like how they profile the readers like the new graduates section.
59.
grapefruit
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
THA’TS WASSUP!! CONGRATS TO CONCRETELOOP!!!! STAY POSITIVE AND KEEP BRINGING THEM POSTS BABY!!!!! THIS IS ONE DOPE SITE!!! I’M IN LOVE WITH IT LOL!!!!
60.
BASS_MAN
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
I’m addicted to this site, even though Brian be late w/ music.
61.
BRIAN
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
wow. thank you guys so much for all the positive feedback and support.
it is so crazy. time magazine? are you serious? that is huge.
I cannot believe this, this is a really good look. thank you so much to the readers that support us, the site and what we’re trying to accomplish and thank you SO much to angel for giving us this opportunity and allowing us to do what we love.
thanks guys! love you!
62.
jack
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congrats! Y’all doing somthing right if you’re in TIME Magazine!
63.
Lady Architect
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congratulations to the CL fam. You guys do a wonderful job.
64.
peacekeeper00
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Devoted to black celebrites??? That’s not true.
65.
Nothing But Love
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Well done CL!!!!!!!
This website is the bizness, no lie i’ve been a memeber since the beginning of last year and this website is the best!!!!
66.
Tina
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Now that’s Big!!! Keep doing the damn thing!
67.
KIA
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Great going you guys!! Every since a friend put me on to you guys, I come here everyday while on break at work. It’s so hard to find black news these days, but you guys are always on it! Keep up the good work!!
68.
Our history is GOLDEN
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Good look indeed CL. Yeah I co-sign with #24, I 1st came to CL in 2005 and experienced the technical difficulties as well. I kept coming back and joined and I’ve been impressed ever since.
CL, from Angel to Brian to Tiana to J. Dakar, you guys deliver respectable news from every avenue imaginable. I respect and enjoy your integrity and ability to keep us informed. I look forward to more continued success and journalistic dedication.
69.
Tizzy-T Whistlequeen
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Big ups CL!
70.
sanaa
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
How great!! Congrats to you guys
71.
Proudly
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Very well deserved CL. Keep it up, such a positive representation of who we are and what we can be!!!!!
72.
Mike J.
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Congrads Angel and CL staff for doing the damn thing!! Continue to be inspired to do bigger and better things!!! Definitely a good look!!!
73.
Our history is GOLDEN
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
Good look indeed CL. I co-sign with # 24, I first came to CL in 2005 and experienced the technical difficulties as well. I kept coming back and joined and I’ve been impressed ever since.
CL, from Angel to Brian to Tiana to J. Dakar, you guys deliver respectable news from every single avenue imaginable. I respect and enjoy your integrity and ability to keep us informed. I look forward to more continued success and journalistic dedication.
74.
SouthernN.E.R.D.Goddess
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
….definitely love your site…you deserved the props! i prefer this site over
….all the others! real good look 4 you girl! keep it movin! CONGRATS!
75.
Staci
Monday, June 16, 2008 /
That’s a huge look CL and that feature will bring even more readers! Congrats!
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