Rihanna performed " Disturbia " for the first time at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards , held on September 7 , 2008 . She performed it while revealing a leather " goth inspired " outfit . Together with the dance troops , she performed a '' Thriller '' - inspired dance in which glow sticks and leather props were used . On September 19 , 2008 , Rihanna visited France and performed " Disturbia " at '' Star Academy France '' . Rihanna sang " Disturbia " at the 2009 Super Bowl which was held at the Pepsi Center in Denver , Colorado . The performance of the song featured a sample from the White Stripes song " Seven Nation Army " ( 2003 ) and was accompanied by flames that shot up across the front of the stage
2008 MTV Video Music Awards
2008 MTV Video Music Awards
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