TobyMac’s son Truett Mckeehan, dies at home at just 21
By Soul Purpose
October 25, 2019
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The son of Christian music icon TobyMac has died in his home today. Truett Foster Mckeehan passed away in his home. He was just 21 years of age.
His famous father, singer TobyMac, was forced to leave his Canadian tour following the devastating news. He did not get back to his family until after midnight and so was not at home when the death occurred.
It is reported that
the Davidson County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed he died Wednesday after
medics responded to a cardiac arrest call at the family’s home.
The aspiring young
rapper released a number of songs that became popular on Youtube. It is
reported that his father, whose real name is Kevin McKeehan, wrote the songs
for his son.
In October 2018, his
father opened up to The Tennseesan about his son’s move to Los Angeles and the
challenges of trying to make it in the fickle music industry.
TobyMac took to Instagram to share a tribute to his son, stating, “Truett Foster Mckeehan had joy that took the room when he entered. He was a magnetic son and brother and friend. If you met him, you knew him, you remembered him. His smile, his laugh, the encouragement he offered with words or even without. He had an untamable grand personality and dreams to match. And he hated being put in a box.
“He expressed himself through the music he made. And by made
I mean, written, recorded, produced, mixed, and designed the art. All of it. A
true artist. His first show was a week ago, and it was nothing short of
electric. Everyone felt it, everyone knew it. He could’ve easily taken the easy
route and put music out when he was 12, 14, 16, even 18, but he always said he
wanted to live some life and have something to say before he did it. He didn’t
want to be a child star, he wanted to be a man with scars and a story to tell.
I always admired, respected and encouraged that stand.
“Truett always had a soft spot for God. The Bible moved him.
His heart was warm to the things of his King. He was by no means a cookie
cutter Christian but give me a believer who fights to keep believing. Give me a
broken man who recognizes his need for a Savior every time. That’s who Truett
was and how he should be remembered.”
TobyMac shared the last text message he had sent to his son, stating how proud he was.
“My last moment with Truett in person was at his first show
this past Thursday at the Factory in Franklin, Tennessee,” Mac continued. “I
had to leave the next morning very early to fly and start our Canadian tour. As
I stood in the audience and watched my son bring joy to a room, I was as proud
as a “pop” (as tru called me) could be. It was the culminating moment of a
dream that he had since he was 12. It couldn’t have been sweeter. Our music,
and what we say lyrically couldn’t be more different, but the outcome was much
the same… offering a room full of people a few minutes of joy in a crazy world.
Our last text exchange is shared above (swipe). My wife and I would want the
world to know this…
“We don’t follow God because we have some sort of
under-the-table deal with Him, like, we’ll follow you if you bless us. We
follow God because we love Him. It’s our honor. He is the God of the hills and
the valleys. And He is beautiful above all things.”
It is reported that TobyMac may cancel his Canadian tour to
be with together his family at their home in Franklin, Tennessee.