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Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson made their red carpet debut at the Pete & Thomas Foundation’s inaugural gala in New York City in July 2025, confirming that they are officially dating. “This is the first time I’ve dated someone who was a really nice person,” she said. “He makes me really happy.” The couple has been sharing snippets of their relationship on social media.
Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson essentially announced their relationship in early July 2025, sharing subtle yet revealing snapshots of each other on Instagram. First, the rapper posted a swimsuit shot of herself by a luxurious pool with a mystery man lounging behind her.
Fans of the NBA star immediately assumed it was him, sparking rumors about the pair’s relationship status. She also captioned the merry-go-round with two emojis: a palm tree and a plane, indicating a trip that isn’t usually the stuff of a first date.
And on Saturday, July 12, Thompson posted a merry-go-round of recent events that appeared to include a trip to the Bahamas with Megan. In one shot, he kisses a woman with her back to us. In another photo, he holds a woman’s manicured hand. The nail polish matched the same color and shape that Megan wore poolside.
Days later, the couple made their red carpet debut in New York on July 16, confirming the dating rumors. So who is Klay Thompson? Here’s everything you need to know about the Dallas Mavericks star’s past relationship with the Grammy Award winner.
Who is Klay Thompson?
Sports fans may laugh at this question since Thompson is a four-time NBA champion and is very well known for his incredible athleticism.
Thompson was born in Los Angeles to Julie and Mychal Thompson, who were also successful athletes. His mother was a volleyball player and his father was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1978 NBA draft, according to Columbia. His family moved to Oregon when Thompson was two years old, then returned to California for high school. He developed an early passion for basketball and played in college at Washington State University. He was drafted 11th overall in 2011 by the Golden State Warriors, where he won four NBA championships.
Thompson was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 2024. He is also a member of the U.S. national team, which won a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics.
how long have they been together?
It is not clear when the couple entered into a relationship. Megan’s last relationship was with NBA forward Torrey Craig, and they reportedly broke up in April 2025.
Who else is Thompson related to?
The basketball star dated actress Laura Harrier from 2018 to 2020.
When did they make their red carpet debut?
Megan and Thompson made their first public appearance as a couple at the inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala on July 16, 2025 in New York City. The rapper, who hosted the event and founded the organization, walked the carpet with Thompson at Gotham Hall, where they posed together.
“This is the first time I’ve been with someone really nice,” Megan told Page Six on the red carpet. “He makes me really happy.”
She added, “I’ve never been with someone like him before. I’m just so grateful that he’s by my side and feels the same way about me.”
Megan shared a video of them working out together in July 2025.
On July 19, the rapper posted an Instagram reel with Thompson that showed the couple working out at the gym. They are both very passionate about fitness and seem to have a lot of fun challenging each other during their daily routines.
Throughout the reels, they make each other laugh as they explain what’s going on, especially while working on the core. At one point, Thompson supported Megan as she did assisted pull-ups, and she laughed about how he pushed her up from below. Then they stop to kiss.
The couple went on a golf date in July 2025.
On July 23, Megan posted a video documenting her recent golf date. At the beginning of the clip, Thompson shows off some cute outfits she’s picked out for her. And afterwards we saw them playing on the course.
At the end of the video, the pair kiss, and Thompson reveals: “Since we fell in love, golf has given me all the benefits.”
Megan will release “Lover Girl,” which is about Thompson, in October 2025.
On October 24, Megan released a new single, “Lover Girl,” inspired by her relationship with Thompson. In the song, she raps about the moment she knew he was the one. “When I found out he could handle me, I had to lock myself up… Things like this are easy when you find someone on your level.” She also talked about marriage, saying she’s the “fine type that makes men run to the altar.”
In the moments leading up to the song’s release, Megan posted a photo with Thompson on Instagram and wrote, “LOVER GIRL 💙.”
