[1] She debuted in 2010 with the song "Stop (Money Can't Buy Me Love)" as a part of the duo Blacklist and was signed under C9 Entertainment.

[2] Before debuting in the music industry, Cheetah originally performed as an underground rapper on the streets after dropping out of high school.

[3][4] However, in July 2010 she officially debuted with the song "Stop (Money Can't Buy Me Love)" as a part of the hip-hop duo, Blacklist.

The album aided in placing her on the contestant roster for the rap survival spin-off of Show Me The Money, Unpretty Rapstar.

[6] The competition notably included Lucky J member Jessi, AOA's Jimin, and other underground female rappers.

In October 2015 Cheetah collaborated with Kim Junsu on his EP and featured in the track Midnight Show.