Courtney Love Wants Dave Grohl to Publicly Reconcile

The Hole frontwoman says she and the Nirvana drummer are 'cool' but wishes he would say so publicly.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 6:30pm

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Courtney Love says she and Dave Grohl have put their past differences behind them, but she wishes the Nirvana drummer would publicly acknowledge their reconciliation. In a podcast interview, Love called on Grohl to 'come out with it and just say we're cool' and 'be man enough to man up' about their relationship status.

Why it matters

The long-running feud between Love and Grohl over the Nirvana legacy has been a source of public fascination for decades. If the two former adversaries have truly reconciled, it could help bring closure to one of rock music's most infamous rivalries.

The details

Following the death of her husband, Kurt Cobain, in 1994, Love was involved in a legal battle with Grohl and Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic over plans to release unreleased Nirvana music. However, Love now says that she and Grohl have moved past those issues, though she wishes he would publicly acknowledge their improved relationship.

  • Courtney Love and Dave Grohl spoke onstage together at the 29th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony in April 2014.
  • Love made her comments about Grohl on the latest episode of Billy Corgan's The Magnificent Others podcast, which was released on April 2, 2026.

The players

Courtney Love

The frontwoman of the alternative rock band Hole and the widow of Nirvana's Kurt Cobain.

Dave Grohl

The drummer for Nirvana and the founder and frontman of the Foo Fighters.

Kurt Cobain

The late lead singer and guitarist of the grunge rock band Nirvana, who was married to Courtney Love.

Krist Novoselic

The bassist for Nirvana, who was involved in the legal battle with Courtney Love over unreleased Nirvana music.

Billy Corgan

The frontman of the alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins, who hosts the podcast 'The Magnificent Others' where Courtney Love made her comments.

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What they’re saying

“'Grohl, come out with it and just say we're cool. Be man enough to man up.'”

— Courtney Love, Hole Frontwoman

“'We're cool, but you won't say it because you're afraid you'll lose your audience, you're afraid it'll affect your relationship with literal Paul McCartney?'”

— Courtney Love, Hole Frontwoman

“'Dave, it would really behoove me if the straight white males that are your base, if you will, stop picking on me.'”

— Courtney Love, Hole Frontwoman

What’s next

It remains to be seen if Dave Grohl will publicly respond to Courtney Love's comments and confirm that the two have reconciled their long-standing differences.

The takeaway

The public feud between Courtney Love and Dave Grohl has been a source of fascination for rock music fans for decades. If the two have truly put aside their differences, it could help bring closure to one of the industry's most infamous rivalries and show that even the bitterest of enemies can find a way to make peace.