Taraji P. Henson didn\u2019t mince words when advising Megan Thee Stallion on how to handle fame.<\/p>\n
\u201c[I told her to] just ignore the noise, and keep doing her, and don\u2019t take no s\u2013t,\u201d the award-winning actress told Page Six exclusively at the rap star\u2019s Pete & Thompson Foundation gala in New York on July 16.<\/p>\n
Megan, 30, invited Henson, 54, to host the glamorous event at Gotham City Hall, as the two had developed a friendship after collaborating together on the former\u2019s \u201cBody\u201d music video.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have a non-profit foundation<\/a>, and I know how important these events are,\u201d the \u201cColor Purple\u201d star said, \u201cand so any way I can help, I\u2019m there.\u201d<\/p>\n Taraji P. Henson spoke to Page Six at Megan Thee Stallion\u2019s Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala on July 16. ZUMAPRESS.com<\/p>\n She told us she advised the rap superstar, \u201cDon\u2019t take no s\u2013t.\u201d<\/p>\n She then gushed of the \u201cSavage\u201d rapper, \u201cI just love her so much. I love everything about her. I love what she stands for, and I see her, and I what she\u2019s trying to do. I\u2019m a huge believer in humans need humans, and so here I am doing my part.\u201d<\/p>\n Megan\u2019s inaugural gala was held to raise funds for programs focused on education, housing, health and wellness in honor of her late parents, Holly Thomas and Joseph Pete III.<\/p>\n The Grammy winner successfully raised a total of $1.2 million from auctioning everything from a private dinner with a celebrity chef to a luxury bracelet.<\/p>\n Megan\u2019s boyfriend, Klay Thompson, even contributed to the efforts by placing the winning bid of $50,000 for an exclusive Super Bowl 2026 experience, courtesy of Roc Nation.<\/p>\n Henson gushed of Megan on the carpet, \u201cI just love her so much. I love everything about her. I love what she stands for, and I see her, and I what she\u2019s trying to do.\u201d WireImage<\/p>\n Megan raised $1.2 million for her non-profit at the gala\u2019s auction. Johns PKI \/ SplashNews.com<\/p>\n The Grammy winner also made her red carpet debut with boyfriend Klay Thompson at the event. Johns PKI \/ SplashNews.com<\/p>\n The couple \u2014 who went public <\/a>with their romance this month \u2014 made their red carpet debut at the gala.<\/p>\n