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Megan Thee Stallion Breaks Up, Accuses Klay Thompson of Cheating

4/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Megan Thee Stallion posted an Instagram story accusing Klay Thompson of cheating, and fans flooded social media with requests for online hexes against the NBA player.
She announced the end of her relationship with Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson, who has not responded publicly.
Thompson is on a three-year, $50 million Mavericks contract with one year left and is averaging 11.7 points per game this season.

History

Historical Context

In September 2009, Kanye West stormed the MTV Video Music Awards, snatching the mic from Taylor Swift and sparking a massive social-media backlash that even drew criticism from President Barack Obama. That episode showed how digital platforms can turn personal disputes into public spectacles, a pattern echoed today by fan-driven hex petitions surrounding Megan Thee Stallion’s accusation against Klay Thompson.

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Story summary

Megan Thee Stallion posted an Instagram story accusing Klay Thompson of cheating, and fans flooded social media with requests for online hexes against the NBA player.
She announced the end of her relationship with Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson, who has not responded publicly.
Thompson is on a three-year, $50 million Mavericks contract with one year left and is averaging 11.7 points per game this season.

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