Kurt Cobain would be a grandpa now Frances Bean Cobain and Riley Hawk have become parents

Vanessa Büchel

30.9.2024

Kurt Cobain's daughter Frances Bean and Tony Hawk's son Riley have become parents for the first time. The new mother posted photos of the baby on Instagram. The boy's name is Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk.

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  • Frances Bean Cobain and Riley Hawk had their first child on September 17.
  • Kurt Cobain's daughter shared pictures of her son on Instagram to announce the news.
  • The 32-year-old also revealed the baby's name: Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk.
  • The two married in October 2023, and the ceremony was performed by R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe, Frances' godfather.
  • Congratulations on the birth come from Tony Hawk, the grandfather, and Frances' godfather Michael Stipe, among others.

Baby news from the Cobain Hawk family: Frances Bean Cobain (32) and Riley Hawk (31) welcome their first child. The daughter of the late Nirvana singer Kurt Cobain (1967-1994) and Courtney Love (60) announced the news on Instagram.

Under a few black and white photos, the new mom also revealed the little one's name: Ronin Walker Cobain Hawk. Her son was born on September 17.

"Welcome to the world, beautiful son. We love you more than anything," the 32-year-old writes under the pictures, which only show details of the baby and not his face.

Frances Bean is married to the son of retired skate star Tony Hawk (56). The two tied the knot in October 2023. The couple were married by R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe (64), who is Frances' godfather.

"My favorite grandson!"

Among the happy news, the congratulations pile up. Grandpa Tony is also in the thick of it: "My favorite grandson!" he writes. Frances' godfather is also among the well-wishers and says: "With all the love and energy in the world."

The relationship between Frances and Riley first became public in 2022 when she shared a photo with him. However, the couple have reportedly been dating since early 2021.


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