 The song was included on the set list of the Loud Tour , which began with the stage decorated as a stylized S & M set . The singer performed Prince 's " Darling Nikki " with three semi @-@ nude female dancers whom she spanked , groped and pretended to smack with a cane . " Darling Nikki " then transitioned into " S & M " and she took off her white tuxedo , revealing a white bondage corset and handcuffs . " S & M " was featured on the set list of Spears ' Femme Fatale Tour ( 2011 ) , as part of a medley with " ... Baby One More Time " . Rihanna performed " S & M " at Radio 1 's Hackney Weekend on May 24 , 2012 , as the third song on the set list . The song was included on most of Rihanna 's 777 Tour in November 2012 ; a seven @-@ date and seven @-@ day @-@ long promotional tour in support of the release of her seventh studio album , Unapologetic . 
