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Tony Hawk Shares Heartfelt Message About the Late Kurt Cobain in Honor of Their Grandson, Ronin

Tony Hawk's son married Kurt Cobain's daughter

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Queen Rania of Jordan loves documenting her grandparenthood journey on social media. Not only did she announce daughter Princess Iman's pregnancy, but she also documented the baby’s arrival. There’s also Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, who shared rare photos of her grandson. And now, professional skateboarder Tony Hawk is hopping on the bandwagon. 

The athlete, 56, recently posted a photo on his Instagram Story in honor of his 5-month-old grandson, Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk. Tony wrote a heartfelt message about the late Kurt Cobain, who is the baby’s other grandpa, and included a screenshot of an old Nirvana ticket from the ’90s.

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“Went straight from an S.U.A.S. [Shut Up And Skate] event at Houston Skatepark to this concert in 1991,” Ton wrote. “It was as transformative as live music can possibly be; we all experienced something rare and powerful that night. The world would never be the same.”

The athlete went on to say that he wishes Kurt could meet Ronin, adding, “I wish Kurt were here so he could see the incredible woman his daughter has become; meet her caring, devoted husband; and hold our wondrous grandchild.”

Tony’s son, Riley Hawk, is married to the daughter Kurt shares with Courtney Love, Frances Bean Cobain. Riley and Frances welcomed baby Ronin back in September 2024 and announced the exciting news on Instagram by sharing a slideshow of black-and-white photos.

“Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk,” the caption read. “Welcome to the world most beautiful son. We love you more than anything.”

Having both Tony Hawk and Kurt Cobain as your grandpa? What a major flex. 

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