 To promote the song , an accompanying music video for the song was released on November 15 , 2012 . It was shot mainly in black and white , and features Minaj in a variety of scenes such as a deserted area with a boat , dressed as a Queen on a throne , and is interspersed with scenes of nature . The song peaked at number 17 on the UK R & B Chart , number 23 on the US Rap Songs , and number 31 on the US Hot R & B / Hip @-@ Hop Songs . " Freedom " was promoted with several live performances , most notably the American Music Awards of 2012 . 
