Travis Barker Shares Kris Jenner's 'Special' Birthday Gift to Son Rocky — a Letter from the OG Rocky, Sylvester Stallone

Mar. 15, 2025

(left to right) Sylvester Stallone; Travis Barker and Rocky Barker; Kris Jenner.Photo:Jamie McCarthy/Getty; Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Jamie McCarthy/Getty; Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram; Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Kris Jenneris getting some major grandma points as she celebratesTravis BarkerandKourtney Kardashian Barker’s son Rocky’s first birthday.

On Monday, Nov. 4, the Blink-182 drummer, 48, shared Jenner’s “special” birthday gift to her youngest grandson Rocky Thirteen on hisInstagram Stories.In the post, Barker showed off a framed letter fromSylvester Stallone, the actor known for his iconic role as boxerRocky.

The letter began, “Dear Rocky, My name is Rocky too. Your name is very special and is identified with wonderful things.”

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Travis Barker and Rocky Barker.Travis Barker/Instagram

Travis Barker/Instagram

“Life has many challenges you will face — you will need to show dedication and determination!” the 78-year-old continued. “You must never give up on your dreams. Never!”

“Now most importantly,” he added, “you must always value family, friendship and loyalty over fame and fortune!”

TheTulsa Kingstar signed his note, “Keep punching, Sly ‘Rocky’ Stallone.”

Barker was incredibly impressed with his mother-in-law’s thoughtful gift, calling it “one of the most special Birthday gifts.” He added over the snap, “Thank you @krisjenner @officialslystallone”

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On Rocky’s birthday on Friday, Nov. 1, the Kardashian matriarch, 68, shareda sweet post on Instagram in honor the milestone.Jenner shared a round-up of photos of Rocky from throughout the year, posing with his mom and dad.

“Happy birthday to our precious Rocky!! I can’t believe you are already a year old! It feels like just yesterday that we were welcoming you to the world,” Jenner wrote in her caption.

Rocky’s birthday gift.Travis Barker/Instagram

“You are grandchild number 13 and the most precious little smiley boy I have ever met!! I can’t wait to watch you grow up and I am so thankful to God that He chose me to be your grandma.”

source: people.com