Riley Hawk Explained

Riley Hawk
Birth Name:Hudson Riley Hawk
Birth Place:Carlsbad, California, U.S.
Occupation:Professional skateboarder
Years Active:2013–present
Parents:Tony Hawk (father)
Relatives:Spencer Hawk (half-sibling)
Country:United States
Sport:Skateboarding
Turnedpro:2013

Hudson Riley Hawk (born December 6, 1992) is an American professional skateboarder.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Biography

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.[7] He is sponsored by Baker and Lakai.[8]

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.[9]

Hawk is also the frontman of the punk band Warish.[10]

Personal life

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.[11] 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.[12]

Hawk is a practitioner of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and has achieved the rank of blue belt in the martial art.[13]

References

  1. Web site: PUTTING THE SQUEEZE ON RILEY HAWK . Lee . James . August 22, 2013 . . January 1, 2014 .
  2. Web site: Behind The Photo: Tony & Riley Hawk . Thiessen . Chris . January 10, 2012 . . . January 1, 2014 .
  3. Web site: Riley Hawk Is Pro!! . Rinaldi . Derek . December 7, 2013 . Skate Daily . January 1, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170102192651/http://skatedaily.net/2013/12/riley-hawk-is-pro/ . January 2, 2017.
  4. Web site: YBAm Riley Hawk Turns Pro . Blakely . Brian . December 7, 2013 . . Strictly Skateboarding . January 1, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140213074901/http://theskateboardmag.com/2013/12/ybam-riley-hawk-turns-pro/ . February 13, 2014.
  5. Web site: The Tuesday 25 with Riley Hawk . Smith . Aaron . January 22, 2013 . . . January 1, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141205001909/http://www.skateboardermag.com/features/the-tuesday-25-with-riley-hawk/ . December 5, 2014.
  6. Web site: Riley Hawk Rides the FlowBarrel . Wave House San Diego . January 1, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140102192755/http://www.wavehousesandiego.com/riley-hawk-rides-the-flowbarrel . January 2, 2014.
  7. Web site: Riley Hawk turns 21, goes pro, and wins Best Am award in the span of 5 minutes. Network A. April 2, 2018. December 10, 2018.
  8. Web site: Riley Hawk Skateboarder Profile. October 1, 2020. SPoT Skate Shop at Skatepark of Tampa.
  9. Web site: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD Overview . . . March 14, 2014 .
  10. Web site: Warish, Fronted by Riley Hawk, Announce New Album, Unveil Single "Say to Please": Stream. Kaufman. Spencer. January 27, 2021. Consequence. October 24, 2023.
  11. Web site: Tony Hawk's Son Is Dating Kurt Cobain's Daughter. January 25, 2022. slapmagazine.com.
  12. Hatcher. Kirsty. October 24, 2023. Frances Bean Cobain Marries Riley Hawk — with R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe Officiating. People. October 29, 2023.
  13. Web site: Jones . Phil . Tony Hawk’s Son, Riley Hawk, Talks About How BJJ Has Helped Him . Jitsmagazine . 13 February 2024.

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