Justin Bieber + Nicki Minaj ’Beauty and a Beat’ During 2012 American Music Awards Performance

First things first. The Biebs started out seated on a stool and accompanied by an acoustic guitarist, donning a tank top, backwards baseball cap, red jeans and red sneakers, to perform an acoustic version of ’As Long as You Love Me.’ It was a stark, spare contrast to the rest of the night’s performances, which were expansive productions complete with lots of props. It was obvious to us this was just the beginning. And it was.