Shaq and his main chick Hoopz--who are rumored to have wed already but we're not believing it yet--hit the red carpet for a cause Thursday night.

Pics from the Pencils Of Promise charity event inside...

Shaq and Hoopz looked nice Thursday night for the Pencils Of Promise charity gala at Espace in NYC.  About the charity:

The Pencils of Promise (PoP) story started with a small boy begging on the streets of India, whom founder Adam Braun asked, “What do you want most in the world?” His response: “A pencil.” From a pencil, to a promise — PoP empowers its supporters to remember that every good deed and every small act can radically change the lives of others.

On Thursday, November 17, PoP will host their first charity gala at espace in New York City. Honorees Justin Bieber, Scott “Scooter” Braun, and AgencyNet will be recognized. The evening will include a cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres, a seated dinner, a silent auction as well as musical entertainment. For more information, please contact gala@pencilsofpromise.org.

Great cause.

Usher was on hand as his protege Justin Bieber and his homie Scooter are huge proponents of this charity.

And gorgeous model Arlenis Sosa also rocked the carpet.