TobyMac lost his son, Truett Foster McKeehan, to an accidental drug overdose in October 2019. Truett was 21 years old at the time of his death. The overdose involved fentanyl and amphetamines, according to authorities
. TobyMac has spoken openly about the impact of Truett's death on his life and faith. He described the loss as a "fatal mistake" and shared that he found out about his son's death while on a tour bus in Canada, which left him devastated and questioning the reality of the news
. Despite knowing Truett had some struggles with drug use, TobyMac did not realize the severity until his son's passing
. Truett was an aspiring rapper and had recently performed his first concert, which TobyMac attended by changing his travel plans to be there. Their last interaction was filled with love and pride, with Truett texting TobyMac that he had always made him feel like a superhero, a message TobyMac cherishes deeply
. The grief from losing Truett has profoundly affected TobyMac and his family, influencing his music and faith journey. He channeled his pain into his albums "Life After Death" (2022) and "Heaven on My Mind" (2025), which explore themes of grief, faith, and hope after such a tragic loss
