The glitz and glamour of New York City had serious competition Wednesday night. While the city is known for its star-studded events, the Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala at Gotham Hall delivered something special: the official hard launch of Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion as a couple.
After breaking the internet with their Bahamas vacation photos, the Dallas Mavericks star and the Grammy-winning rapper made their first public appearance together, walking the red carpet hand in hand.
How Did Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion Debut Their Relationship?
At Gotham Hall in New York City, Thompson and Stallion walked confidently together, showing off their love for the world to see. The couple looked completely comfortable in the spotlight, with Megan radiating happiness as she spoke with Page Six about her new relationship.
In an exclusive interview, she opened up about Thompson’s character, saying, “I have never dated somebody so kind…This is my first relationship where l’ve ever been with somebody who’s genuinely a nice person, and he makes me genuinely happy…I’m just grateful that he’s here by my side and he feels the same way about me.”
Megan Thee Stallion to PageSix about Klay Thompson:
“I have never dated somebody so kind…This is my first relationship where l’ve ever been with somebody who’s genuinely a nice person, and he makes me genuinely happy…I’m just grateful that he’s here by my side and he feels… pic.twitter.com/vWVorpEmhC
— Stallion Hub (@stallion_hub) July 17, 2025
For the gala, Megan chose a black form-fitting halter neck gown that featured a bejeweled belt, with her hair styled in a sleek bun. Thompson complemented her look perfectly in a classic black tuxedo.
What Sparked the Dating Rumors Between Thompson and Stallion?
The new couple first sparked dating rumors earlier this month when Megan posted a bikini picture of herself that showed Thompson lounging in the background. She was showcasing her Hot Girl Summer swimwear line in the photos. Initially, many fans weren’t sure it was Thompson in the background, but he later confirmed the rumors himself through a photo carousel on Instagram.
Thompson made things official with his Bahamas vacation picture dump, showing the couple engaged in PDA and holding hands throughout their tropical getaway. The photos sent fans into a frenzy and confirmed what many had suspected.
The “Savage” rapper also gave fans a bigger peek into their budding relationship by sharing a now-deleted TikTok video of a Labubu doll that “her man” got her. She could be seen sitting on his lap in the video, creating an intimate moment for her followers.
Although Thompson did not appear on camera in the video, he could be heard mumbling in the background before she shushed him playfully. She revealed that the blue Labubu is her favorite, referring to Thompson as “baby” repeatedly throughout the clip.
Beyond social media, the duo was also spotted grabbing a cozy dinner at NYC‘s hotspot Carbone on Tuesday, emerging from the restaurant after their meal. She wore a curve-hugging, semi-sheer dress, while Thompson opted for a white polo and blue pants. They looked completely smitten, laughing, holding hands, and sharing adorable moments before getting into their car.
What Do We Know About Their Relationship History?
This marks Megan’s first public relationship since she split from former Chicago Bulls player Torrey Craig. Meanwhile, Thompson was previously linked to actress and singer Coco Jones from 2021 to 2023. Prior to Jones, he was involved with Laura Harrier and Eiza González.
Although the two haven’t commented on any future plans, considering how new this relationship is, they seem genuinely happy and no longer hide their connection. The couple appears to be embracing their public romance, stepping out together confidently and sharing their joy with fans.
Fans will undoubtedly be keeping a closer eye on concerts and future Mavericks games to spot the duo supporting each other in their respective careers.
