“Where’s Your Dad?”: Skateboarding Legend Tony Hawk’s 29-Year-Old Son Was Sick of Media Asking Him Bizzare Questions About His Father

Tony Hawk, the professional skateboarder cum businessman redefined the sport of skateboarding. The charismatic demeanor with which he plays the sport pumped up millions with the desire to try the sport.

The Birdman was propelled to stardom and riches with his video gaming venture. Of Tony’s four children, Riley Hawk, blessed with natural talent, is undoubtedly the one following his father’s footsteps.

While the sport happened by chance to Tony, skateboarding is in Riley’s genes. Riley won a Best Am (Amateur) title in 2013 by Skateboarder Magazine. Despite such impeccable talent, the media can’t stop comparing or referring to his father, the legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk. Does it leave Riley in unease?   

Riley is fed up with questions about Tony Hawk

Tony proved himself as an all-around skater. However, he spent most of his time doing vert skating. Riley chose to build a career in street skating. The journey wasn’t easy for Riley towards becoming a professional skateboarder. Being a legend’s son only made it harder. Comparisons and criticism always make their way to Riley despite his best effort. 

Questions like “Where’s your dad? Where’s Tony?!” every time someone came across Riley only left him feeling bizarre. He would think to himself why would he, Tony’s 24-year-old son, constantly hang out with his dad?

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“In my head, I’m always thinking, ‘Where’s your dad?’ I mean, are you 24 and just constantly hanging out with your dad? It’s bizarre,” Riley thought. However, he agreed that carrying a superstar surname has both advantages and disadvantages attached to it.

Riley has an array of talents

Riley practiced hard; day and night to arrive at perfect landings. When Riley was ten years old, he landed his first-ever 540. One would agree that he is extremely creative and doesn’t mind performing dangerous stunts. He is also a huge fan of tattoos. His first inking experience is of a little Black Sabbath demon on his leg.

However, he broadened his talent. He composes music and is a singer and a guitarist as well. That’s not all. The musician-skater is also into motorcycles. He built a Harley Davidson FLH Generator Shovelhead. The 6’1” powerhouse of skills is also the co-founder of Steel Mill Coffee. It is a small batch coffee roaster and cafe in Vista, California. 

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Notably, he is one of the star skaters in “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD,” “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5,” and “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2” video games.