Missy Elliot Performs And Shuts The Stage Down At The Essence Festival Of 2015

Missy Elliot Performs And Shuts The Stage
Down At The Essence Festival Of 2015 

BHR Hollywood Reports.......Sparks were flying when Missy Elliott took the stage on Day 3 of the Essence Festival at New Orleans’ Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday (July 4).

Missy Elliot 

In addition to performances from Usher, Mystikal, and Erykah Badu, the hip-hop trailblazer delivered one of the most anticipated sets of the weekend.

 After more than 20 years of performing, Missy Elliott verified her enduring musical prowess with a rousing set at New Orleans' Essence music festival.

Missy Elliot, Beyonce, Solange,
 And Kelly Rowland 

The 44-year-old emcee took the stage on Saturday night as she performed her entire arsenal of hits and even jumped in the crowd during the 2002 smash, Work It.

Missy was seen wearing a leather jumpsuit with a bedazzled peace sign during Saturday evening's set.

She also sported a black hat that featured her musical moniker in orange cursive.

Missy Elliot Preforming 

Essence magazine reports that before Missy belted out Work It and jumped in the crowd, the rapper said: 'We going to show New Orleans how we really get down.'

The industry vet also entertained the crowd with other hits like Hot Boys, Lose Control and Pass The Dutch, footage of which was captured by Revolt.

Earlier in the day, Missy met with fellow singing sensations, Kelly Rowland, Beyonce and Solange Knowles.

Missy rocked a black jersey with her name on it along with a white mesh hat in the photo.