On July 26, 2025, Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson had a strong reaction to a fan in New York City who asked him about Tory Lanez, the ex-boyfriend of Megan Thee Stallion. This encounter went viral and was captured on video, highlighting the intense scrutiny Thompson faces amid rumours of a romance with Stallion.
While in New York City, a fan approached Thompson and mentioned Lanez, who is currently serving a 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. In the video, Thompson can be seen responding, “Bro, stay away from me. Get away from me.” The surprised fan then asked, “Why are you scared of me, bro?” before backing away. The clip, which has been widely shared on X, has garnered 1.5 million views and sparked an online debate.
Megan Thee Stallion’s boyfriend Klay Thompson gets upset when asked about Tory Lanez in NYC pic.twitter.com/gq9reUJow4
— Kollege Kidd (@KollegeKidd) July 25, 2025Supporters praised Thompson’s boundary-setting, with posts like: “Klay’s right to shut that down!” Others criticised his tone, noting: “He could’ve handled it better.” The exchange fueled speculation about Thompson’s rumoured relationship with Stallion, sparked by paparazzi photos and Instagram stories earlier in 2025, per Page Six.
"Klay should've punched him in the face" – NBA fans erupt as Klay Thompson gets heckled over wild Megan Thee Stallion’s ex-Tory Lanez question https://t.co/Jbe9cH6ZTT pic.twitter.com/RWVadT0nQC
— Sportskeeda Affiliate Program (@SportskeedaAff) July 26, 2025Since signing with the Mavericks in July 2025, Thompson has experienced frequent interactions with fans in New York City. Just days prior, one fan followed him to request a selfie, emphasizing the challenges of maintaining privacy. Additionally, a question about Lanez, linked to Stallion’s high-profile case, crossed a personal boundary, illustrating the difficulties that come with fame.
The incident underscores the public’s obsession with celebrity relationships, with 70% of Gen Z reporting that they follow such news online, according to Pew Research. Thompson’s firm response is consistent with athletes like LeBron James, who have established boundaries in their interactions with fans. Meanwhile, Stallion’s silence on social media allows the spotlight to remain on Thompson’s reaction.
