Mariah Carey lived up to her status as an icon during an upcoming episode of Lip Sync Battle.
The 48-year-old Grammy winner is being honored later this month with her own tribute episode of the popular performance show hosted by Chrissy Teigen and LL Cool J.
A sneak peek of Darren Criss and Jermaine Dupri tackling some of Mimi’s biggest hits was released on Wednesday.
Star power! A sneak peek at Lip Sync Battle’s upcoming episode with Darren Criss and Jermaine Dupri that honors Mariah Carey was released on Wednesday
The Songbird Supreme floated above the stage on a white furry swing with enormous white butterfly wings behind it.
Mariah wowed the crowed in a strapless sweetheart neck lavender sequin gown that was ruched and fitted to her killer curves with a high slit up the front.
The star paired the shimmering number with an icy toned ostrich feather cape and high platform T-strap pumps.
Mariah glowed on stage with her long blonde locks coiffed into perfect waves.
Icon: The Songbird Supreme floated above the stage on a white furry swing with enormous white butterfly wings behind it
Stunning: Mariah wowed the crowd in a strapless sweetheart neck lavender sequin gown that was ruched and fitted to her killer curves with a high slit up the front
Tribute: Criss and Dupri lip synced for an audience to some of Mariah’s biggest hits through the years
The show is based on the pop culture phenomenon of lip sync battling and features celebrities going head-to-head, lip-syncing the song of their choice.
The battle between Jermain Dupri and Darren Criss will feature all songs by Carey.
Dressed in matching sequin tuxedos, the pair honored the living legend as she took the stage in front of an adoring crowd.
Hit show: The series is based on the pop culture phenomenon of lip sync battling and features celebrities going head-to-head, lip-syncing the song of their choice
Perfect! Darren donned a long wig and a crop top to rock out to Heartbreaker
Spot on: During Jay Z’s famous rap verse in the song, The Assassination of Gianni Versace star threw on a jacket, hat and big gold chain
Criss, 31, slayed Carey’s hit Heartbreaker wearing a long wig, jeans, pink glittery heels and a white halter top.
The Golden Globe winner is no stranger to performing in stilettos as he took one the eponymous lead role in the stage performance of Hedwig and the Angry Inch.
During Jay Z’s famous rap verse in the song, The Assassination of Gianni Versace star threw on a jacket, hat and big gold chain.
Groovin’: Dupri took on Shake it Offoff of 2005’s The Emancipation of Mimi
Fan girl: Lip Sync Battle host Chrissy Teigen danced and sang along during the rocking performances
Sidelines: LL Cool J and Darren watched as Dupri apparently forgot the lyrics to the song – which he helped write
Jermaine Dupri seemed to struggle with the lyrics to the hit tune Shake It Off, appearing to get distracted by the bevvy of dancing beauties.
Mariah was quick to call him out for messing up the lyrics which he actually wrote.
‘Even though you forgot the words to Shake It Off – which we wrote together,’ she teased.
‘Even though you forgot the words to Shake It Off – which we wrote together,’ she teased.
Tune in: Lip Sync Battle featuring Mariah Carey premieres Thursday, January 24 at 9pm ET/PT on Paramount Network
Dupri laughed sheepishly.
‘You forgot some of the words,’ the star said and admitted, ‘but I’ve done that myself.’
The highly anticipated Darren Criss vs. Jermaine Dupri Lip Sync Battle featuring Mariah Carey premieres Thursday, January 24 at 9pm ET/PT on Paramount Network.
