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.