Megan Thee Stallion paired elegance with romance on Wednesday night, stepping out hand-in-hand with Klay Thompson for their first red carpet appearance together at the Inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in New York.
Hosted by the Megan Thee Stallion-led nonprofit, the gala highlighted efforts to support women, children, seniors, and low-income communities—causes close to her heart and rooted in her legacy.
The foundation is named in honor of her parents, Joseph Pete III and Holly Thomas, both of whom are deceased.
“I feel like they can see what I’m doing right now,” Megan told People. “I feel like they’re looking down on me from heaven, and I feel like they’re like, ‘Yes, daughter!’ I feel like my momma’s so happy.” She continued, “I feel like she is clapping. I feel like they’re super proud.”
Wearing coordinating black attire, the couple made their relationship officially public with a confident stroll down the carpet.
Their arrival followed growing speculation after Megan posted a video on July 9 that appeared to feature the Dallas Mavericks guard in the background—a moment eagle-eyed Instagram users quickly spotted.
Megan spoke briefly about how she and the four-time NBA champion connected.
“Oh, we met and it was such a meet cute it was like a f**king movie,” she said, declining to give the whole backstory. “I won’t tell you how and I won’t tell you when, but it was a movie that he’s the nicest person I’ve ever met in my life.”
The gala marked a significant milestone not only for Megan’s philanthropic ambitions but also for this high-profile pairing.
The Pete & Thomas Foundation, launched in 2022, aims to build pathways to education and wellness in underserved populations —a mission Megan previously outlined in collaborations with organizations like the Southern Black Girls & Women’s Consortium.
The high-profile couple’s red carpet introduction follows months of Megan keeping her love life strictly off the record, despite a surge in dating rumors.