 Critical response to " Rockstar 101 " was mixed ; some critics praised Rihanna 's " <unk> " while others criticized the " aggressive " tone . The song charted at number 64 on the United States ' Billboard Hot 100 chart , and number two on the Hot Dance Club Songs chart . To promote the song , Rihanna performed on American Idol in April 2010 . It has been included on the set lists of her Last Girl on Earth Tour ( 2010 – 11 ) and Diamonds World Tour ( 2013 ) . <unk> <unk> directed the song 's music video , which portrays Rihanna impersonating Slash . She wears custom made jewelry designed by Fannie <unk> in some parts of the video , while Blink @-@ 182 drummer Travis Barker makes a cameo appearance . 
