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Mary J. Blige owns the stage in leopard print alongside Nas and H.E.R. at Essence Fest in New Orleans

New Orleans on their feet Saturday with her performance at Essence Festival.

The 48-year-old R&B belter headlined the star-studded weekend that featured the likes of Big Freedia, Missy Elliott, and Pharrell Williams.

The nine-time Grammy winner was the epitome of music royalty in a puff-sleeved, leopard-print romper selected by stylist duo Wayman + Micah.

Icon: Mary J. Blige headlined the Essence Festival in New Orleans on Saturday wearing trendy leopard print

Practically purring: The 48-year-old R&B belter was the epitome of music royalty in a puff-sleeved romper selected by stylist duo Wayman + Micah

Mary wore the belted jumpsuit over a jeweled bustier, which created a 𝓈ℯ𝓍y silhouette.

Make-up artist D’Andre Michael made sure Blige was performance ready as she strutted around the stage in a pair of bejeweled black suede knee-high boots.

The Rock of Ages actress completed the ensemble with a pair of oversized red sunglasses and some diamond hoop earrings.

Hairstylist Tym Wallace coiffed the Real Love hitmaker’s platinum crimped hairpiece featuring a high pony that befitted a hip-hop icon.

Bejeweled bodice: The nine-time Grammy winner wore the belted jumpsuit over a jeweled bustier, which created a 𝓈ℯ𝓍y silhouette

Made for walking: Make-up artist D’Andre Michael made sure Blige was performance ready as she strutted around the stage in a pair of bejeweled black suede knee-high boots

Accessorizing: The Rock of Ages actress completed the ensemble with a pair of oversized red sunglasses and some diamond hoop earrings

Real love: Hairstylist Tym Wallace coiffed the Real Love hitmaker’s platinum crimped hairpiece featuring a high pony that befitted a hip-hop icon

Also taking the stage Saturday was Not for Radio artist Nas.

He performed in a white button-down with a gold baroque print with a pair of gold-framed aviator eyeglasses.

Rising singer and songwriter H.E.R. also performed, sporting a bold and colorful look.

Slick style: Also taking the stage Saturday was Not for Radio artist Nas, who performed in a white button-down with a gold baroque print with a pair of gold-framed aviator eyeglasses

Colorful camo: Rising singer and songwriter H.E.R. also performed, sporting a bold and colorful look

She wore a fitted lycra turtleneck with a pair of cargo joggers, both featuring a neon blue and green camouflage print.

Her hair was styled back in a tight ‘do, showing off some large silver hoop earrings and a pair of round sunglasses.

This year marks the 25th annual Essence Festival, which celebrates and showcases African Americans in music.

Political queen: First Lady Michelle Obama was in attendance at the festival, sporting a blue sequined jumpsuit

Neon vibes: Lil’ Kim donned some purple locks in a wet style with a neon green mesh dress

Mother has arrived: Tina Knowles looked chic in cobalt blue with second husband Richard Lawson, who’s navy blue suit complemented his wife

Models and mayors: Supermodel Iman (R) posed for a photo with New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell (L)

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