 Minaj performed the song live for the first time on the American Music Awards of 2012 on November 18 , 2012 . For the performance , Minaj wore a white fur cape and boots , and was later joined on @-@ stage by a choir . " Freedom " was also performed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on January 15 , 2013 , where she sang in a slim red dress , surrounded by fog and <unk> chandeliers . On January 25 , 2013 , Minaj performed the song along with " Va Va Voom " and on Jimmy Kimmel Live ! on January 25 , 2013 . 
