Tom Eames of Digital Spy complimented the video for its " glamorous " shots of Minaj , a sentiment echoed by Liza Darwin of MTV News , who said : " We already know Nicki 's got her beauty and fashion game on lock these days , but for her new vid the singer ditches the bustiers , tutus , and Zenon-inspired ensembles for a toned-down ( for her , at least ) wardrobe of glittery gowns , decadent furs , and more than one crown . After all , if there 's ANYONE fit to be queen bee , it 's this lady . " 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 gina chandeliers . On January 25 , 2013 , Minaj performed the song along with " Va Va Voom " and on '' Jimmy Kimmel Live ! '' on January 25 , 2013
American Music Awards of 2012
American Music Awards of 2012
Freedom (Nicki Minaj song)