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Megan Thee Stallion’s fans are contacting Etsy witches to curse ex Klay Thompson after split Megan Thee Stallion didn’t just dump Klay Thompson — she may have accidentally sicced the internet’s most unhinged coven on him.
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What happened
Megan Thee Stallion’s fans are contacting Etsy witches to curse ex Klay Thompson after split Megan Thee Stallion didn’t just dump Klay Thompson — she may have accidentally sicced the internet’s most unhinged coven on him.
Why it matters
The “Hot Girl Summer” rapper, 31, confirmed Saturday that she’s split from the Dallas Mavericks guard, 36, after less than a year together — and her fans wasted no time going from heartbreak to hex, requesting the help of witches online.
Common ground
“I’ve made the decision to end my relationship with Klay.
Perspective signals
The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.
Follow-up questions
What new context would change how readers understand this Celebrity Breakups and Fan Culture story?
What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Whether any Hotties are actually placing anti-Klay orders remains unclear — and the platform has technically banned the sale of supernatural services since 2015?
How does this story connect Celebrity Breakups and Fan Culture with Online Revenge/Curse Culture over the next few days?
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.
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Claim 1: “Whether any Hotties are actually placing anti-Klay orders remains unclear — and the platform has technically banned the sale of supernatural services since 2015.”
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The claim contains two parts: 1) Whether fans are placing anti-Klay orders (unclear, not corroborated) and 2) That Etsy banned supernatural services since 2015. While the evidence mentions Etsy's policies generally, it does not contain specific, corroborating evidence from multiple sources confirming a ban on 'supernatural services' specifically since 2015. The claim relies on details not independently verified.
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— By Thursday, TMZ confirmed that Megan and the 35-year-old Dallas Mavericks guard were romantically involved and had recently travelled together following the NBA free agency period. Megan’s dating his…
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2555652/megan-thee-stallion-and…
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— Megan Thee Stallion had her Dunkin’ moment in Miami, promoting her collab with her signature confidence while Klay Thompson popped up to show support and hype her in a cute behind-the-scenes clip.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/megan-thee-stallion-klay-tho…
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Claim 2: “As previously reported by The Post, Etsy has quietly become a hub for self-proclaimed spellcasters offering everything from love potions to good weather on one’s wedding day to classic curse work, with listings ranging from a few bucks to hundreds.”
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The evidence provides Wikipedia entries defining 'Etsy witches' as people who provide internet witchcraft services through online marketplaces like Etsy. This directly supports the claim's premise that Etsy functions as a hub for such services, aligning with the general description provided in the claim.
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— Etsy, Inc. is an American e-commerce company focused on handmade or vintage items and craft supplies. Its marketplace includes categories such as jewelry, apparel, home decor, furniture, toys, and art…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etsy
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— Etsy witches is a colloquial term used to describe people who provide internet witchcraft services, particularly through online marketplaces such as Etsy or TikTok. Rooted in spiritualism, and similar…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etsy_witches
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— Joshua Citarella is an artist and writer from New York City whose work is primarily focused on online communities and internet culture. He is host of the Doomscroll podcast and creator of the online p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Citarella
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Claim 3: “Hours earlier, the Grammy winner was far less diplomatic, blasting the NBA star on Instagram Stories for his alleged unfaithfulness.”
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The evidence confirms that Megan Thee Stallion made public statements regarding the breakup, including accusations of cheating. However, the claim specifies 'Instagram Stories hours before the statement' and 'blasting the NBA star,' which is a specific sequence of events not corroborated by multiple independent sources. The evidence points to her making accusations, but not the precise sequence or timing described.
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— "Cobra" is a song by American rapper and songwriter Megan Thee Stallion from her third studio album, Megan (2024). It was released independently through Hot Girl Productions on November 3, 2023, as th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cobra_(Megan_Thee_Stallion_son…
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— Megan Jovon Ruth Pete (born February 15, 1995), known professionally as Megan Thee Stallion, is an American rapper, songwriter, and actress. She gained recognition when videos of her freestyling went …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megan_Thee_Stallion
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— "Savage" is a song by American rapper-songwriter Megan Thee Stallion. It was released on March 6, 2020, as part of her EP Suga and later sent to US contemporary hit radio on April 7, 2020, by 1501 Cer…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Savage_(Megan_Thee_Stallion_so…
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Claim 4: “The couple’s whirlwind romance — which began around July 2025 and included a red carpet debut at her Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala and even a Thanksgiving with family — officially fizzled out on April 25.”
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The evidence confirms that the couple attended events like the Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala and that the relationship was reported to end around April 2026. However, the claim specifies a start date of 'July 2025' and an end date of 'April 25,' which are highly specific dates not confirmed by multiple independent sources. The timeline elements are present in the search results but not definitively corroborated.
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— Klay Alexander Thompson (born February 8, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played his first 13 seasons with…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klay_Thompson
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— "Lover Girl" is a song by American rapper Megan Thee Stallion, released as a single on October 24, 2025. Produced by Jacob Dior, it contains a samples of "Kissin' You" by Total and "Bounce It" by HaSi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lover_Girl_(Megan_Thee_Stallio…
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— Megan Jovon Ruth Pete (born February 15, 1995), known professionally as Megan Thee Stallion, is an American rapper, songwriter, and actress. She gained recognition when videos of her freestyling went …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megan_Thee_Stallion
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Claim 5: ““I’ve made the decision to end my relationship with Klay. 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,” she told TMZ through a rep.”
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Multiple web search results cite a statement from a representative to TMZ where Megan Thee Stallion stated she ended the relationship with Klay Thompson due to issues with trust, fidelity, and respect. This specific content is reported across multiple search results.
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— Megan Jovon Ruth Pete (born February 15, 1995), known professionally as Megan Thee Stallion, is an American rapper, songwriter, and actress. She gained recognition when videos of her freestyling went …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megan_Thee_Stallion
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— Jason Chandler Williams (born November 18, 1975) is an American former professional basketball player who was a point guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for twelve seasons from 1998 to…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Williams_(basketball,_bo…
Claim 6: “The “Hot Girl Summer” rapper, 31, confirmed Saturday that she’s split from the Dallas Mavericks guard, 36, after less than a year together — and her fans wasted no time going from heartbreak to hex, requesting the help of witches online.”
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The claim specifies precise details (age 31, age 36, split on a Saturday, fans going to witches) that are not independently corroborated across the provided evidence. While multiple web results discuss a split between Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson, the specific details regarding the ages, the exact day of confirmation, and the subsequent fan activity are unique to the claim's premise and are not confirmed by multiple independent sources.
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— Jason Chandler Williams (born November 18, 1975) is an American former professional basketball player who was a point guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for twelve seasons from 1998 to…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Williams_(basketball,_bo…
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— Klay Alexander Thompson (born February 8, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played his first 13 seasons with…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klay_Thompson
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— The Ocean of Soul is the marching band representing Texas Southern University. Since June 2021, the band has been under the direction of Brian K. Simmons.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_of_Soul
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