Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion officially introduced her romance with NBA star Klay Thompson in mid-July 2025 at her inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in New York City. The pair made their red‑carpet debut hand-in-hand on July 16, following weeks of speculation fueled by subtle Instagram hints. Megan described their first meeting as a cinematic “meet‑cute” and called Thompson “the nicest person I’ve ever met in my life,” emphasizing how genuinely happy he makes her. Now, a body language expert and lip reader has insight into the comforting words Thompson shared with Megan while displaying their relationship. Here’s what he appeared to say.

Klay Thompson reassured Megan Thee Stallion and called her ‘beautiful,’ according to a lip reader

On the evening of July 16, 2025, Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson delivered an unforgettable red‑carpet debut at Megan’s inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala held at Gotham Hall in New York City. Hand‑in‑hand and radiating effortless chemistry, the couple turned heads as Megan dazzled in a custom Off‑White halter‑neck gown cinched with a statement beaded belt. At the same time, Thompson was the epitome of classic elegance in a sharply tailored tuxedo. Their first public outing together was both stylistically on‑point and emotionally touching. Megan called Thompson “the nicest person I’ve ever met in my life,” and a moment later, the pair shared a sweet red‑carpet kiss.

Body language expert Nicola Hickling told Page Six that she noticed an “unspoken tenderness” between Megan and Thompson. And Thompson also offered Megan “subtle support.” Hickling was able to read the couple’s lips as they walked the carpet and noted how Thompson was nothing but supportive to his famous girlfriend.

“You OK, babe?” Megan asked Thompson.

The NBA star then turned to Megan and said, “Everything’s alright, babe.” He then reassured her further by telling her, “It’s alright, baby … I’m comfortable.” He finished the interaction by adding, “You look beautiful.”

Megan briefly covered her face and giggled. “I’m tryna keep my face,” she told him, causing Thompson to smile.

In another sweet moment, a photographer asked the couple if they could get a solo photo of Megan.

“Babe, where you going to?” Megan asked Thompson as he stepped aside.

“Gonna wait on the side,” he reassured.

Klay Thompson gushed that he would’ve loved to have met Megan Thee Stallion’s parents

Megan Thee Stallion’s parents, Holly Thomas and Joseph Pete Jr., died well before she began dating Klay Thompson. While speaking to Us Weekly at the Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala, he gushed about how “special” his girlfriend is, and he noted that he would’ve “loved” to have met her mom and dad.

“Well, it feels incredible because Megan is such a special person, and she inspires so many around the world,” Thompson noted. “I’ve seen it firsthand. This is just another incredible feat of hers to be able to give back, create foundation, and raise a ton of money for those in need. And I’m honored to be here by her side.”

He added that he knows her parents “would be so proud of their only daughter because of what — not only what she’s been able to accomplish, what she’s also going to continue to do. She has never been put in a box, or allowed herself to be in a box, and she just continues to inspire so many people around the world.”

Fans think the NBA player is as genuine and sweet as he appears

Megan Thee Stallion fans aren’t worried about her romance with Klay Thompson. Fans on Reddit love how Thompson cares for Megan. And one fan vouched for his kindness.

“My friend’s cousin works for him,” the fan wrote on Reddit. “She worked for the Warriors, and then he offered her a job with one of his companies. She says he is genuinely such a nice person. I’m so happy for Megan, she deserves a kind, successful partner.”

“You know what? I’m happy for them,” another fan commented. “Klay’s one of my favorites in the NBA, and I think they’re cute. And they make a great-looking couple.”

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