On April 28 , 2008 , Rihanna performed at the Pepsi Center with Kanye West , N.E.R.D , and Lupe Fiasco . She sang " Rehab " and other songs from '' Good Girl Gone Bad '' . John Wenzel of '' The Denver Post '' wrote that " Rehab " and other songs " would have benefited from more backing vocals , or perhaps a more focused performance approach " . To promote the single , Rihanna performed " Rehab " live on November 23 , 2008 , at the 2008 American Music Awards , where she won the awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist and Favorite Soul/R & B Female Artist . At the awards ceremony , she performed it wearing an eye patch , which she later removed after she was lowered to the main stage
2008 American Music Awards
American Music Awards of 2008
Rehab (Rihanna song)