Klay Thompson is so pleased with girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion.
The couple stepped out on Wednesday, July 16, for the Pete & Thomas Basis Gala in New York Metropolis, formally confirming their romance. In 2022, Megan, 30, based the nonprofit centered on supporting ladies, youngsters, seniors and underserved communities in Houston, Texas, and past. Wednesday’s soiree at Gotham Corridor honored her late dad and mom, Joseph Pete III and Holly Thomas.
When requested how he felt about becoming a member of Megan there, Thompson, 35, solely advised Us Weekly, “Nicely, it feels unbelievable as a result of Megan is such a particular particular person and he or she conjures up so many all over the world. I’ve seen it firsthand. That is simply one other unbelievable feat of hers to have the ability to give again, create basis, and lift a ton of cash for these in want. And I’m honored to be right here by her facet.”
The four-time NBA champion stated he “would have beloved to satisfy Holly and Joe. I do know each of them could be so pleased with their solely daughter due to what — not solely what she’s been in a position to accomplish, what she’s additionally going to proceed to do. She has by no means been put in a field, or allowed herself to be in a field, and he or she simply continues to encourage so many individuals all over the world. And, on high of that, elevate a ton of cash this night and simply accomplish that a lot for thus many in want.”
In the meantime, Megan advised Us that Thompson would have her dad and mom’ approval.
“I really feel like my mother would’ve been like, ‘Wow, you lastly picked a pleasant man!,’” the native Texan stated. “We kissed plenty of frogs, however now we obtained an actual prince! I really feel like they might be very proud. My dad could be very glad.”
The rapper and the athlete in New York Metropolis on July 16. (Photograph by Raymond Corridor/GC Photographs)
Earlier this week, Thompson seemingly hard-launched their relationship through Instagram, posting a photograph that appeared to indicate the “Savage” rapper from behind.
Rumors that the 2 are courting started to swirl on July 10 when Megan posted a snapshot through which Thompson was glimpsed within the background.
The athlete signed a three-year, $50 million contract with the Mavericks in July 2024 after spending the primary 13 seasons of his profession with the Warriors. He beforehand dated actresses Laura Harrier and Coco Jones.
Megan was most just lately linked to professional baller Torrey Craig, with whom she was noticed at New York Vogue Week in September 2024. She additionally dated rapper Pardison Fontaine from 2021 to 2023.
With reporting by Antonio Ferme.