Fact check: Klay Thompson posted the hashtag '#FREETORY' on his Instagram story.

Verdict: misleading — Trust Score 30/100

This post is misleading. It uses a fabricated screenshot to falsely claim Klay Thompson posted '#FREETORY' in response to Megan Thee Stallion's recent cheating accusations. While the breakup and Megan's accusations are real (occurring around April 25, 2026), fact-checkers have confirmed the 'clap back' story is a hoax originating from a doctored image on X (formerly Twitter).

misleading verification card — Trust Score 30/100
Platform
instagram
Source author
ragebaitnews — see all fact-checks of this account
Original post
https://www.instagram.com/p/DXo_XiMlg6p/?igsh=Zzg0aXAzeG5qMXcy
Verified on
April 28, 2026
Verification ID
cLqwQ6ud_RVDpWYpp4VAFw

Original content reviewed

Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @ragebaitnews --- Caption/Description --- BREAKING: Klay Thompson finally claps back at Megan Thee Stallion by posting hashtag “FREETORY” on his instagram story, hinting at artist Tory Lanez, who shot Megan in the foot just a few years ago. This all comes after Klay was thrown under the bus for a “cheating accusation” just a few days ago. How do you feel about this? Was this the right move by Klay? --- Carousel/Slides (2 items) --- Slide 1 (image): Text: KLAY THOMPSON FINALLY SPEAKS AFTER CHEATING ACCUSATION Slide 2 (image): Text: #FREETORY Published: 2026-04-27T15:40:06.000Z ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @ragebaitnews --- Caption/Description --- BREAKING: Klay Thompson finally claps back at Megan Thee Stallion by posting hashtag “FREETORY” on his instagram story, hinting at artist Tory Lanez, who shot Megan in the foot just a few years ago. This all comes after Klay was thrown under the bus for a “cheating accusation” just a few days ago. How do you feel about this? Was this the right move by Klay? --- Claims to Verify --- 1. Klay Thompson posted the hashtag '#FREETORY' on his Instagram story. 2. Klay Thompson's Instagram story was a response to Megan Thee Stallion. 3. Megan Thee Stallion accused Klay Thompson of cheating within the last few days. 4. Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in a previous incident. --- Verification Focus --- Klay Thompson Instagram story #FREETORY Megan Thee Stallion Klay Thompson cheating accusation Klay Thompson Megan Thee Stallion feud 2024 Klay Thompson #FREETORY fact check Snopes PolitiFact Megan Thee Stallion Tory Lanez shooting incident details Published: 2026-04-27T15:40:06.000Z

Claims analyzed (3)

  1. false: Klay Thompson posted the hashtag '#FREETORY' on his Instagram story.
    Multiple fact-checking outlets and news reports have confirmed that the screenshot of Klay Thompson's story is a fabrication. His official Instagram account never contained the post, and the profile picture in the viral image does not match his actual profile photo.
  2. verified: Megan Thee Stallion accused Klay Thompson of cheating within the last few days.
    On April 25, 2026, Megan Thee Stallion posted an Instagram Story accusing Thompson of cheating and 'playing house' while being noncommittal. She subsequently confirmed the breakup to TMZ.
  3. verified: Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in a previous incident.
    Tory Lanez was convicted in December 2022 of shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet during a July 2020 incident. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison in August 2023.

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