On 24 August 2014 , Minaj first performed the song live at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards . The performance followed Ariana Grande 's individual performance of her single " Break Free " and was followed by a performance of Jessie J , Grande , and Minaj 's joint single " Bang Bang . " On September 9 , 2014 , Minaj performed the song live at Fashion Rocks . On September 19 , 2014 , Minaj performed the song at the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival . On November 9 , 2014 , Minaj performed " Anaconda " at the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards in a three-song medley including her other songs " Super Bass " and " Bed of Lies " featuring Skylar Grey
2014 MTV Video Music Awards
2014 MTV Video Music Awards
Anaconda (Nicki Minaj song)