Rapper Megan Thee Stallion announced her breakup with NBA star Klay Thompson in April 2026, alleging infidelity in her initial statement. Now, months later, the Houston-born chart-topper is opening up about not only their breakup but also revealing that she had begun to lose herself before ending the relationship with the 36-year-old.
The “Savage” rapper was interviewed by InStyle in September 2026. During the cover-story interview, the 31-year-old discussed a range of topics, including her music career and her recent breakup with Thompson. In describing the end of their relationship, she called it “very rough.”
Megan then reflected, “How do I want to say this gently? What’s meant for you is always going to work out. And if something is constantly making you feel uncomfortable, just on edge all the time, you probably are not supposed to be there.”
She continued, “God will always make you uncomfortable when something is not meant for you.” Megan also spoke about the steps she took to make the relationship work, even though she realized at one point she was “trying to make pieces fit that didn’t belong.” She also discussed attempting to fit “into someone else’s life.”
The ‘W.A.P’ Wrapper Says She Lost Herself In The Much Talked About Relationship
5Megan continued her interview by seemingly insinuating that Thompson may have been uncomfortable with her status as a public figure. According to her, “I was losing myself a little bit. I am now in the space of finding me again.”
She continued, “I cannot be disrespected. I cannot be a person who is not gonna be me. I cannot not go to work. I’m going to be Megan Thee Stallion…You will not disrespect me. And you will be thankful. Period.”
From there, Megan shared her hopes for her next romantic relationship, saying she wants someone who understands she’s multifaceted.
She said, “Whoever dates me is gonna have to just understand, like, she is her own person. I cannot be minimized. I will not be behind any man. I will have a partner. I’m never gonna take the backseat to anything.”
The “Hot Girl Summer” rapper added, “So just going forward, I think I’ve just learned this is the type of person that I want to be with, this is what I will tolerate, this is what I won’t tolerate. And if you can’t take that, we just gotta respectfully go our separate ways.”
Megan Has Learned Not To Blame Herself For Being Cheated On
5While reflecting on her breakup with Thompson, Megan also discussed having been cheated on in past relationships after seemingly accusing him of the same.
Regarding what she’s learned, Megan stated, “That doesn’t have anything to do with you. You’re not less attractive. You’re not less of a good person.” She continued, “Even though it might feel like that, ‘Oh my gosh, why me? Why am I not enough?’ ‘Cause it could definitely feel like, ‘Why am I not enough?’”
The Houston Native Was First Linked To Klay Thompson In 2025
5Rumors began to swirl in July 2025 that Megan and Thompson were dating. This came as he appeared in the background of her vacation photos. Then, on July 12, the pair went Instagram official, with him sharing affectionate photos of them from what seemed to be the same vacation she’d previously posted.
After that, they made their red carpet debut on July 16 of that year at the Pete & Thomas Gala in New York. In the following months, the rapper released a song, “Lover Girl,” inspired by their relationship.
According to Cosmopolitan, other relationship highlights include her cooking for his family for Thanksgiving, him defending her against derogatory comments made by a former NBA player, and her throwing a surprise party for his 36th birthday.
Regarding their breakup, Megan issued a statement to PEOPLE on April 25. She said, “I’ve made the decision to end my relationship with Klay.”
Regarding the allegations, she continued, “Trust, fidelity, and respect are non-negotiable for me in a relationship, and when those values are compromised, there’s no real path forward. I’m taking this time to prioritize myself and move ahead with peace and clarity.”
The Grammy-Winner Has A New Music Partnership
5Following her breakup with Thompson, Megan announced in August 2026 that she’d signed a new distribution deal with Interscope Records. The new partnership will provide Megan, who is an independent artist with regard to her record label, with global distribution and strategic support, per PR News Wire.
She said in a statement, “I’ve always wanted to create music on my terms while building a legacy that extends beyond the industry. This distribution partnership with Interscope allows me to stay true to my creative vision while also increasing my global reach. I’m excited for this next chapter of growth and the expansion of my Hot Girl Productions empire.”
The Rap Star Has A New Album In The Works
Megan teased her upcoming fourth studio album, “Act III,” in August 2026 with an Instagram post. The series of photos hinted at her alter ego, Tina Snow. Notably, the final slide was captioned, “I’m back.” Additionally, per Billboard, her management company, Roc Nation, reshared the post.
Before that, in December 2024, she teased “Act III” via an X post. She said at the time, “Real Hot Girl Sh-t. ACT 3 2025 … be ready, hotties.”
