Mary J. Blige proves once again that Black truly does not crack. In a recent Instagram post, the 54-year-old R&B icon dazzled in a pink, diamond-encrusted two-piece ensemble, complete with a matching fur coat and a stylish cowboy hat. The Grammy-winning singer had just wrapped up a performance in New Orleans for her “For My Fans” tour.
“Valentine’s Day in New Orleans was epic! Happy Valentine’s Day weekend everyone!” she captioned the post, adding pink heart emojis.
The stunning look was met with praise from fans and fellow celebrities alike. “Pretty in pink!” one follower commented, while another called her performance “epic.” Even Hollywood stars and music legends chimed in to show love. Actress Tasha Smith commented, “Wowzer sis!” alongside heart emojis, while hip-hop icon Busta Rhymes dropped a series of crown emojis, acknowledging Mary’s legendary status.
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Despite the excitement surrounding her tour, not everything has gone smoothly. Ahead of the tour’s kickoff, Mary J. Blige had to fire a staff member for leaking the setlist online. Speaking to PEOPLE, the singer expressed her disappointment, stating that the setlist was “sacred” to her, and she was “pissed” that it had been circulated prematurely.
“We worked too hard, and the setlist is the most private thing. It was unprofessional. Obviously, it was somebody within the camp, and they risked their whole career just to get a couple of likes,” she said.
Fortunately, only a portion of the setlist was leaked, and Blige reassured fans that she still had surprises in store. The setlist features a mix of her timeless hits and tracks from her latest album, Gratitude.
“Only a little bit got leaked, and that’s not even half. People don’t even know what else is coming,” she teased.
The For My Fans tour, which launched on January 30 in Greensboro, North Carolina, is set to continue with stops in major cities including Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York. With her signature style, powerhouse vocals, and an ever-growing legacy, Mary J. Blige continues to prove why she remains the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.
