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)