Christian Rapper TobyMac's Son Dies At Age 21

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TobyMac performs onstage during the 2016 Dove Awards at Allen Arena, Lipscomb University on October 11, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee

RIP Truett Foster McKeehan.

We are saddened to report that the son of Christian rapper TobyMac, 21-year-old Truett Foster McKeehan, has passed away unexpectedly. The young man was an aspiring recording artist himself, performing under the names Truett Foster, TRU, Shiloh, and truDog. A cause of death has not yet been reported but it has been confirmed that he died on Wednesday. 

"Truett did pass away at home in the Nashville area sometime Tuesday night or Wednesday morning," said a representative for TobyMac. "Cause of death has not been determined. Toby was traveling back from Canada and did not get home to be with his family until after midnight last night so there is no statement. We just ask that everyone please be respectful of their privacy during this time and allow them to grieve their loss."

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TobyMac has not yet spoken out regarding the death of his son. We're wishing his family the best during this trying time. Nobody deserves to lose somebody this young. It's truly heartbreaking to think of all that Truett could have accomplished, perhaps even following in his father's footsteps on the microphone. 

Once a cause of death has been revealed, we will be updating the post. For now, please join us in sending condolences and positive thoughts to TobyMac and his family.

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<b>Managing Editor</b> <!--BR--> Alex Zidel began working at HotNewHipHop as a Staff Writer in February 2018 before becoming the Managing Editor in June 2019. <strong>Favorite Hip Hop Artists:</strong> Kid Cudi, Kanye West, Young Thug, Frank Ocean.