Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson red carpet debut. Image via: Raymond Hall/GC Images/Getty Images Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson are officially a couple, and their first moment together sounds straight out of a Hollywood script. The rapper and the Dallas Mavericks guard made their public debut at the Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in New York City, confirming weeks of speculation. Fans had been buzzing since a soft Instagram launch, but the red carpet made it official. Their chemistry and stylish appearance quickly positioned them as one of this year’s hottest celebrity duos.
Megan Thee Stallion describes her romance with Klay Thompson like a movie
Speaking to PEOPLE at the gala, Megan didn’t shy away from sharing how memorable their first meeting was. “It was, it was like a f**kin’ movie. I won’t tell you how but it was a movie,” she said with a laugh in an exclusive chat with PEOPLE.Their chemistry has been building behind the scenes for a while now. It first caught fans’ eyes when Megan posted a seemingly casual photo from a hot tub in July. On closer look, Klay Thompson could be seen lounging in the background. Days later, he posted a vacation photo that showed the two holding hands, confirming what many already suspected. Their red carpet moment only added to the buzz, as Megan stunned in a black halter gown with a silver hip detail, and Thompson kept it classic in a black-and-white tuxedo.
Megan Thee Stallion opens up about Klay Thompson’s love and kindness
At the event, Megan spoke candidly about what sets Thompson apart. “He’s the nicest person I’ve ever met in my life,” she told PEOPLE. In another interview with Page Six, she added, “I have never dated somebody so kind. This is my first relationship where I’ve ever been with somebody who’s genuinely a nice person, and he makes me genuinely happy.”The Grammy-winning rapper said the relationship feels different from anything she’s experienced. “I just never dated somebody like him before, and I’m just grateful that he’s here by my side and he feels the same way about me,” she shared.
Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson’s red carpet debut as a couple
The couple’s big reveal wasn’t just about romance, as it happened during a special event that carries deep meaning for Megan. The Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala, named after her late parents, focuses on education, housing, wellness, and community support. “I feel like they can see what I’m doing right now,” she told PEOPLE. “I feel like they’re looking down on me from heaven, and I feel like they’re like, ‘Yes, daughter!’”She added, “I feel like my momma’s so happy. I feel like she is clapping. I feel like my great-grandma is so happy. I feel like my daddy is like, ‘This is exactly what I knew my child was gonna do.’ I feel like they’re super proud.”Also Read: Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark becomes punchline in Shane Gillis’ risky ESPYs roastWith a red carpet debut, public affection, and a shared night of purpose, Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson are stepping into the spotlight as a couple.