Hudson Riley Hawk (born December 6, 1992) is an American professional skateboarder.[1][2]

Riley Hawk
Personal information
Birth nameHudson Riley Hawk
Born (1992-12-06) December 6, 1992 (age 31)
Carlsbad, California, U.S.
OccupationProfessional skateboarder
Years active2013–present
Spouse
  • (m. 2023)
Children1
ParentTony Hawk (father)
RelativeSpencer Hawk (half-sibling)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportSkateboarding
Turned pro2013

He is the son of Tony Hawk. Unlike his father, who is known for his vert style, Hawk is better known as a street skater. He turned pro on his 21st birthday in December 2013 and became Skateboarder magazine's 2013 Amateur of the Year on the same day.[3] He is sponsored by Baker and Lakai.[4] Hawk is featured in the Tony Hawk's video game series, appearing in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2.[5]

Since early 2021, Hawk has been in a relationship with Frances Bean Cobain, daughter of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and Hole frontwoman Courtney Love.[6] The couple married on October 7, 2023, in Los Angeles, in a ceremony officiated by former R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe, Cobain's godfather.[7] The couple welcomed their first child together, a son, Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk, on September 17, 2024.[8]

Hawk is a practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and has achieved the rank of blue belt in the martial art.[9] Hawk is also the frontman of the punk band Warish.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Rinaldi, Derek (December 7, 2013). "Riley Hawk Is Pro!!". Skate Daily. Archived from the original on January 2, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  2. ^ Blakely, Brian (December 7, 2013). "YBAm Riley Hawk Turns Pro". The Skateboard Mag. Strictly Skateboarding. Archived from the original on February 13, 2014. Retrieved January 1, 2014.
  3. ^ "Riley Hawk turns 21, goes pro, and wins Best Am award in the span of 5 minutes". Network A. December 10, 2018. Archived from the original on April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 2, 2018.
  4. ^ "Riley Hawk Skateboarder Profile". SPoT Skate Shop at Skatepark of Tampa. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  5. ^ "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD Overview". PlayStation. Sony Interactive Entertainment. Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
  6. ^ "Tony Hawk's Son Is Dating Kurt Cobain's Daughter". slapmagazine.com. Archived from the original on November 24, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
  7. ^ Hatcher, Kirsty (October 24, 2023). "Frances Bean Cobain Marries Riley Hawk — with R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe Officiating". People. Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
  8. ^ @thespacewitch (September 28, 2024). "9.17.2024 Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk 🩵 ✨ Welcome to the world most beautiful son. We love you more than anything ✨" – via Instagram.
  9. ^ Jones, Phil (February 13, 2024). "Tony Hawk's Son, Riley Hawk, Talks About How BJJ Has Helped Him". Jitsmagazine. Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  10. ^ Kaufman, Spencer (January 27, 2021). "Warish, Fronted by Riley Hawk, Announce New Album, Unveil Single "Say to Please": Stream". Consequence. Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2023.
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