Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson made their red carpet debut Wednesday evening at her inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala at Gotham Hall in New York City.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have never dated somebody so kind,\u201d <\/strong>the rap superstar exclusively gushed to Page Six of her new romance, while on the red carpet. \u201cThis is my first relationship where I\u2019ve ever been with somebody who\u2019s genuinely a nice person, and he makes me genuinely happy.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI just never dated somebody like him before and I\u2019m just grateful that he\u2019s here by my side and he feels the same way about me.\u201d<\/p>\n Megan thee Stallion addressed her new romance with Klay Thompson at her inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala. Page Six<\/p>\n \u201cI have never dated somebody so kind,\u201d the rap superstar gushed. Page Six<\/p>\n The couple hit the red carpet together and even smooched in front of the cameras before hitting the event. Page Six<\/p>\n The new couple \u2014 who sparked dating rumors<\/a> just earlier this month after Megan subtly featured Thompson in the background of one of her sexy social media snaps \u2014 were looking cozy as they walked out hand-in-hand <\/strong>on the carpet.<\/p>\n They both held each other close, giving big smiles as they took pictures together in front of the step-and-repeat.<\/p>\n Before leaving his new love to take solo photos, Thompson stopped to give the rapper a quick smooch.<\/p>\n Megan was in great spirits Wednesday, while seeing one of her goals come to fruition.<\/p>\n \u201cI feel like I\u2019m carrying on a good legacy of my family name. I know [my parents are] looking down on me super proud,\u201d the \u201cHot Girl Summer\u201d singer told us of her first-ever benefit gala, which is raising funds for programs focused on education, housing, health and wellness in honor of her late parents, Holly Thomas and Joseph Pete III.<\/p>\n Megan attended the black-tie event dressed in a black form-fitting halter gown featuring a dazzling jeweled belt. She styled her hair in a slicked bun.<\/p>\n Thompson, meanwhile, supported his lady in a dapper in a classic black tuxedo.<\/p>\n Megan first subtly hinted at her romance with Thompson with the above image, in which the NBA star appeared in the background. Instagram\/@theestallion<\/p>\n Thompson then made their relationship Instagram-official last weekend. Klay Thompson\/Instagram<\/p>\n Other stars present for the gala were rappers Fat Joe, SAINt JHN, singer Muni Long and award-winning actress Taraji P. Henson, who also took on hosting duties for the glamorous night.<\/p>\n Despite getting all dolled up Wednesday, Page Six learned that Megan, 30, and Thompson, 35, were like many couples in America earlier this week watching \u201cLove Island USA\u201d from the comfort of their homes.<\/p>\n However, her new beau is \u201cthe real \u2018Love Island\u2019 fan,\u201d the \u201cBody\u201d rapper told us.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant more celebrity and pop culture news?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with Page Six Daily.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Megan appeared as a guest star on Season 7 of \u201cLove Island.\u201d Ben Symons\/Peacock<\/p>\n Page Six asked Megan whether Thompson, who plays for the Dallas Mavericks, also tuned in to the dating competition show. Getty Images<\/p>\n Thompson made his relationship with Megan Instagram-official<\/a> last weekend by posting photos of the pair giving each other kisses and holding hands while on vacation.<\/p>\n The \u201cSavage\u201d rapper then gave more of a glimpse into her romance with the Dallas Mavericks star by sharing in a since-deleted TikTok video the Labubu gifts that \u201c[her] man\u201d got her, while sitting on his lap.<\/p>\n Prior to Thompson, Megan dated rapper Pardison \u201cPardi\u201d Fontaine<\/a>\u00a0from 2021 to 2023.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t