Overview

• Thompson’s July 12 Instagram carousel from the Bahamas featured him kissing a woman with flowing curls and holding hands with matching manicured nails
• Fans ignited the initial buzz on July 9 after spotting Thompson in the background of one of Megan Thee Stallion’s poolside photos
• High-profile NBA teammates including Draymond Green, Dwight Howard and Matt Barnes publicly celebrated the announcement with comments and emojis
• Megan Thee Stallion later posted a TikTok unboxing of Labubu dolls gifted by her “baby,” further amplifying the digital clues of their romance
• The coupling underscores a broader trend of elite athletes and music stars using coordinated social media signals to share personal news