"Sitting next to her mother-in-law": Internet reacts as Megan Thee Stallion supports boyfriend Klay Thompson during Mavericks-Lakers game

The internet is buzzing with reactions after Megan Thee Stallion was pictured supporting her boyfriend, Klay Thompson, at the Mavericks-Lakers game.

Many took to social media to suggest that the Dallas Mavericks guard was "chucking" shots to impress his girlfriend.

The couple made their relationship official on July 16, 2025, at the Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala in New York City. The couple walked the red carpet hand-in-hand, putting an end to weeks of speculation about their romance.

Ever since they hard-launched their relationship, the pair has been sharing photos of each other on social media. The 30-year-old singer first sparked romance rumors with Thompson when fans noticed him in the background of her Instagram photo shared in early July.

Another thing that caught the attention of fans was the Mamushi singer sitting next to Thompson’s mother, Julie Thompson. A user took to X and wrote:

“Sitting next to her mother in law.”

Here is how the others reacted.

Internet reacts as Megan Thee Stallion visits boyfriend Klay Thompson during Mavericks-Lakers game

Megan Thee Stallion made her first public appearance at one of Klay Thompson’s professional games. On October 15, 2025, the singer was spotted cheering on her boyfriend of several months as she attended the Mavericks-Lakers game. Her presence sparked a wide range of reactions on social media. Here is how the people reacted –

“Megan at a Mavericks game in Vegas? That’s what I call ‘bring your hype girl to work’ energy.” A user reacted.

“Megan Pete Thompson, get it right!” Another added.

“He better have a great game” A user said.

However, some users reacted in a different way, as they criticized Megan Thee Stallion’s new look.

“Megan Thee Stallion showed up to the game the whole Mavericks team couldn't shoot straight” A user said.

“What she do to her face. Omg. Hell nah!!” One user exclaimed.

“It looks like she got a new nose and fillers” Someone else noticed.

“If Klay doesn’t shoot 40%+ from three next season, Megan Thee Stallion’s bouncing.” A user wrote.

A report in Elle magazine stated that while speaking to Page Six about her relationship with Thompson, the singer told the outlet:

“This is my first relationship where I’ve ever been with somebody who’s genuinely a nice person. He makes me genuinely happy. I’ve 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.”

Besides being in a romantic relationship, both Megan and Klay are fitness enthusiasts. On July 19, 2025, the rapper shared an Instagram reel that featured her working out in a gym along with her boyfriend. The caption of the video read:

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“Not I got him working out with no shoes on lol his lil commentary.”

Born on February 15, 1995, Megan’s birth name is Megan Jovon Ruth Pete. She was born to Holly Thomas and Joseph Pete Jr. in Houston, Texas. She lost her father, who was imprisoned when she was in high school. Her mother passed away in March 2019 due to cancer.

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