Klay Thompson and rapper girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion took a major step in their relationship Wednesday when they made their red carpet debut.
The couple stepped out as an item for the first time after a week of dropping sizzling hints about their blossoming romance on social media.
The 30-year-old Grammy winner held her NBA boyfriend’s hand as they made a stunning entrance into the Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in New York City on Wednesday evening.
The couple looked remarkable together as Megan impressed in a sophisticated black halter-neck gown with a unique silver detail at her hips. Meanwhile, the Dallas Mavericks player appeared charming in a classic black-and-white tuxedo.
And, after finally taking their relationship public an evening earlier, the rapper couldn’t resist gushing over the four-time NBA champion.
“I have never dated someone so kind,” she revealed to Page Six during the event at Gotham Hall. “This is my first relationship where I’ve been with someone who’s truly a nice person, and he makes me genuinely happy.”
Klay Thompson and rapper Megan Thee Stallion took a major step in their relationship
The new couple made their red carpet debut as they attended a gala in New York City
‘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.’
And the couple looked as loved-up as Megan claimed with the hoops star gave her a quick smooch before leaving her to take solo photos.
Earlier this week, the Savage hitmaker shared sizzling bikini photos with her new beau in the background while they were enjoying a tropical couple’s getaway together in the Bahamas.
Fans noticed Thompson in the background on a sun lounger in photos that the rapper had posted of herself while on holiday over the weekend, sparking rumors that they are now an item.
And they confirmed the speculation Tuesday night when they enjoyed a date night at New York hotspot Carbone.
Their romance comes just three months after Megan’s relationship with another basketball player, Boston Celtics small forward Torrey Craig, seemingly came to an end.
Over the years, the 30-year-old has been romantically linked with a number of high-profile names, including Chelsea soccer star Romelu Lukaku.
She also previously dated fellow rappers Tory Lanez — who is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence after shooting her in the foot nearly five years ago — and Moneybagg Yo, as well as songwriter Pardison ‘Pardi’ Fontaine.
The pair put on a loved-up display at the Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala at Gotham Hall
The Mavericks star planted a kiss on his girlfriend’s lips before letting her have her moment
In August of last year, the musician confirmed she was dating Craig after accidentally sharing a video of them together on TikTok.
She posted a clip of her and Craig, who was playing for the Chicago Bulls at the time, carrying out a couple’s challenge while laying in bed together.
In the video, the loved-up pair fielded a series of questions on their relationship while shutting their eyes and pointing to the person.
At one stage, they were even asked who said the words ‘I love you’ first, with both of them pointing to the other in a video that was quickly deleted.
Meanwhile, Thompson, the son of former NBA player Mychal Thompson, recently wrapped up his debut season with the Mavericks after ending his 13-year stay with the Golden State Warriors in 2024.
He put pen to paper on a three-year, $50m contract in Dallas via a six-team sign and trade, which also included the Philadelphia 76ers, Charlotte Hornets, Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves.
In his first year with the Mavs the shooting guard made 72 appearances, averaging 14 points, 3.4 rebounds and two assists per game.
