" What 's My Name ? " was performed for the first time ( without Drake ) on October 30 , 2010 , during Rihanna 's stint on the television show '' Saturday Night Live '' . Her outfit for the performance ( high-waisted Daisy Dukes and a bikini top ) drew comparisons to an outfit worn by Rihanna 's friend , singer Katy Perry . Then on November 15 , prior to the album 's release , Rihanna reprised her performance of " What 's My Name ? " for MTV 's '' The Seven '' , Live from Times Square , New York . Just a day later , she performed the single again , this time on the '' Late Show with David Letterman '' . On November 17 , 2010 , she was interviewed for and performed the song as part of her set list for her appearance on '' Good Morning America '' . At the American Music Awards of 2010 on November 21 , 2010 , Rihanna performed a mini medley of her recent hits which included " Love the Way You Lie ( Part II ) " , " What 's My Name ? " and concluded with " Only Girl ( In the World ) "
American Music Awards of 2010
American Music Awards of 2010
What's My Name? (Rihanna song)