After weeks of relationship rumors sparked by sneaky social media posts, the couple stepped onto the pink carpet collectively on the songwriter’s inaugural Pete & Thomas Basis Gala in New York Metropolis.

Their public debut was marked by obvious affection, candy phrases, and plain chemistry, confirming what followers had been speculating and solidifying that their bond is greater than only a fling.

On July 16, Megan Thee Stallion and Thompson’s romance went full public after the duo made their debut as a pair on the pink carpet.

Footage captured the lovebirds on the posh Gotham Corridor, strolling hand-in-hand, whereas dazzling in elegant outfits. The 30-year-old opted for a black halter neck gown with a keyhole cutout and a large beaded belt element on the hips.

Megan donned minimal equipment, sporting solely a easy silver earring. Nonetheless, she completed off with a full face beat and superbly laid hair.

Alternatively, Thompson matched her sophistication, donning a basic black-and-white tux.

The pair regarded so in love as they held one another intently and flashed smiles whereas posing for the cameras.

Megan Thee Stallion spoke to PEOPLE on the gala about her relationship with the 35-year-old.

She shared particulars about how they met, although maintaining the revelation shallow.

“Oh, we met and it was such a meet cute it was like a f-cking film. I received’t inform you how and I received’t inform you nicely, nevertheless it was a film,” the star mentioned.

Megan then gushed about her man, calling him the “nicest individual I’ve ever met in my life.” The rapper additionally revealed that prior to now, she had by no means dated somebody “so variety.”

“That is my first relationship the place I’ve ever been with anyone who’s genuinely a pleasant individual, and he makes me genuinely pleased,” she advised Web page Six.

Megan mentioned she was grateful to have Thompson in her life, including that the basketball participant felt the identical approach about her.

Apart from her relationship, Megan additionally talked in regards to the success of seeing one in all her targets come to fruition.

“I really feel like they’ll see what I’m doing proper now. I really feel like they’re wanting down on me from heaven, and I really feel like they’re like, ‘Sure, daughter!” the “Sizzling Woman Summer season” crooner advised PEOPLE of honoring her household legacy with the inaugural profit gala.

Based on its web site, the gala, named after Megan’s late mother and father Joseph Pete III and Holly Thomas, was held to “present assets to impact significant and optimistic change within the lives of ladies and youngsters, senior residents, and underserved communities” in Houston and worldwide.

“I really feel like my momma’s so pleased. I really feel like she is clapping. I really feel like my great-grandma is so pleased. I really feel like my daddy is like, ‘that is precisely what I knew my little one was gonna do.’ I really feel like they’re tremendous proud,” Megan added.

The photograph featured the ravishing magnificence in a swimsuit, sitting on the ledge of a pool. Nonetheless, followers rapidly seen Thompson within the background, sitting in a chair and absorbing the solar.

He shared a carousel of images, a few of which confirmed the couple holding palms and giving one another kisses whereas on trip. “Candy Bells On,” Thompson captioned the submit.