NBA Star Klay Thompson's Girlfriend Megan Thee Stallion Opens Up About Heartbreaking Family Losses
The romance between Dallas Mavericks shooting guard Klay Thompson and Grammy-winning artist Megan Thee Stallion has captured public attention, but behind their high-profile relationship lies a story of remarkable resilience and personal tragedy.
Megan Thee Stallion's Devastating Family Losses
In a deeply emotional revelation from her documentary Megan Thee Stallion: In Her Words, the celebrated artist recently shared the profound pain she experienced after losing her mother in 2019. The six-time Grammy winner described that year as particularly challenging, stating she didn't want to cancel any shows because that's not what her mother would have wanted.
"She was my number one fan, through all the ass-shakin' and cussin'," Megan Thee Stallion revealed about her late mother during the documentary clip.
The "Something For Thee Hotties" artist went on to explain how her mother's passing affected her deeply: "When my mama passed away, I think I really forgot who I was and I lost a lot of confidence. I was so used to my mama telling me what to do and when life started getting crazy I didn't have her."
Tragedy Strikes Twice in Megan's Life
This heartbreaking loss came after another family tragedy - Megan Thee Stallion had already lost her father, Joseph Pete Jr., when she was just a teenager. Despite facing these devastating blows at different stages of her life, the artist demonstrated extraordinary strength by continuing her professional commitments.
Remarkably, just three weeks after her mother succumbed to a brain tumor in 2019, Megan Thee Stallion returned to the stage and resumed performing for her shows, refusing to let her personal grief derail her career aspirations.
Finding Love and Happiness with NBA Star Klay Thompson
Seven years after these traumatic experiences, Megan Thee Stallion appears to have found a much happier chapter in her life through her relationship with Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson. The couple went public with their romance in July 2025 after keeping it private for several months, and they have since become one of the most talked-about celebrity pairs.
The basketball champion and the chart-topping artist have been openly displaying their affection and commitment to each other in public appearances, inspiring fans worldwide with their genuine connection and mutual support.
Their relationship represents a beautiful intersection of sports and entertainment, bringing together Thompson's NBA championship pedigree with Megan Thee Stallion's musical achievements and personal resilience story.
