Last night, a slew of artists took the stage at the 2012 American Music Awards to perform their respective hits.

Usher ran through a medley of songs from his latest album Looking 4 Myself, capping the performance with a rendition of his hit “Climax.” Nicki Minaj graced the stage twice: once with Justin Bieber to run through “Beauty & The Beat,” and another time to give a live rendition of her new single “Freedom.”

Swizz Beatz, Chris Brown and Ludacris joined forces for the former’s latest single “Everyday Birthday,” while MC Hammer helped close the show by joining PSY for his breakout hit “Gangham Style.”

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Watch the performances below.

Usher – “Looking 4 Myself Medley”

Justin Bieber & Nicki Minaj – “Beauty & The Beat”

PSY & MC Hammer – “Gangham Style”

Swizz Beatz, Ludacris & Chris Brown – “Everyday Birthday”

Nicki Minaj – “Freedom”

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