" We R Who We R " was performed for the first time on the second season of '' The X Factor Australia '' on November 14 , 2010 . Prior to the performance a minor controversy was sparked when Kesha 's male background dancers were seen wearing red armbands that had been supplied locally . Kesha was concerned they could be mistaken for a swastika symbol , so the armbands were removed . " We R Who We R " was performed live for the first time in North America on November 21 , 2010 , at the 2010 American Music Awards . The performance started off with Kesha opening with her previous single , " Take It Off " , while playing on the keyboard ; she soon transitioned into " We R Who We R " . For the performance she wore a mirrored body suit and a black leather jacket . Male background dancers surrounded the stage throughout the performance . Confetti fell from the ceiling during the song 's synth-filled finale and as the performance ended , Kesha played riffs on a guitar . She then turned the guitar around , revealing the word " hate " in black writing with a slash through it . She then smashed the guitar into pieces , ending the performance . In 2011 , Kesha embarked on her first headlining tour , the Get Sleazy Tour , where she performed " We R Who We R " alongside a cover of Beastie Boys track " ( You Got ta ) Fight for Your Right ( To Party ! ) " , as a part of the concert 's encore . At the 2013 Kids ' Choice Awards , Kesha performed a segment of " We R Who We R " and " C'Mon "
2010 American Music Awards
American Music Awards of 2010
We R Who We R