Megan Thee Stallion's Foundation Raises Over $1.2 Million At Inaugural Gala
By Tony M. Centeno
July 17, 2025
Megan Thee Stallion rallied up a gang of celebrities and other special guests to help raise over $1 million at her foundation's first-ever gala.
The Houston Hottie and her new boo, Klay Thompson, made their red carpet debut on Wednesday night, July 16, outside of the inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala at Gotham Hall in New York City. Meg hosted the event that drew numerous artists, actors and others like Angie Martinez, Lil Uzi Vert, Muni Long, Mysonne, Fat Joe, Taraji P. Henson, DJ D-Nice, Tamika Mallory and more.
"I feel like if you talk about it, you gotta be about it," Meg told VIBE about her philanthropic efforts
Megan Thee Stallion shares why it’s important for her to turn advocacy into action and even sheds some light on her relationship with Klay Thompson—“…this is probably the best move I’ve ever made” pic.twitter.com/nKnGUCsHBu
— VIBE Magazine (@VibeMagazine) July 17, 2025
"I've been a person who been in a predicament before where I needed some help and I really had wished that someone could help me out, so when I got the opportunity to be blessed I wanted to bless others," she added.
At the Gala, the Pete & Thomas Foundation honored Bread of Life Inc. founder Pastors Juanita and Rudy Rasmus, Southern Black Girls & Women’s Consortium founder LaTosha Brown, and MH Boxes founder Mila Henry for the blessings they've provided through their philanthropic ventures. During an auction hosted by Harry Santa-Olalla, Klay Thompson threw down $50,000 for two tickets to Super Bowl LX while Lil Uzi Vert coughed up $30,000 for an Eliantte bracelet. Fat Joe also contributed $26,000 for a special dinner for 10 guests at Melba’s Restaurant.
By the end of the night, Meg's foundation — which was named after her late parents, Holly Thomas and Joseph Pete, III — raised over $1.2 million in funding. The money will go toward the non-profit organization's mission to women, children, senior citizens, and other communities.
Check out more scenes from the inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala below.
Babe wake up my favorite new couple just made their red carpet debut!!!!!! 😍 @theestallion @KlayThompson pic.twitter.com/FzaoOHbDiE
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) July 17, 2025
Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson arriving to the Pete & Thomas Gala tonight in NYC! pic.twitter.com/hHAkhvL2fj
— Stallion Stats (@MegansStats) July 17, 2025
Celebrating @TheeStallion at the inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala.
— Pete and Thomas Foundation (@petethomasfdn) July 17, 2025
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Another look inside Megan Thee Stallion’s Pete & Thomas Foundation gala in NYC. pic.twitter.com/97vM7eJK5c
— Stallion Stats (@MegansStats) July 16, 2025
“I am standing here as a product of love and community, which is why I will always be committed to paying it forward.” - @theestallion at the Inaugural Pete and Thomas Foundation Gala.
— Pete and Thomas Foundation (@petethomasfdn) July 17, 2025
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ROC Fam at the inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala.
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New couple Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson were spotted enjoying Muni Long’s performance tonight in NYC.
— The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) July 17, 2025
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Scenes from Pete and Thomas Foundation Gala 2025
— Pete and Thomas Foundation (@petethomasfdn) July 17, 2025
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