Besides his career in show business, Toby Mac has also carved out a niche as a songwriter. He’s written songs for many famous artists including Katy Perry and Neil Diamond. He’s also been nominated for a Grammy Award. His latest album, “Surf’s Up”, has been praised by many as one of the best records of the year.
Family
During a recent tour in Canada, the Family of Toby Mac received word of an emergency. A representative for the family said that they had just lost one of their sons. The spokesman did not provide any further details. However, it appears that the cause of the death was a tragic accident.
TobyMac is a contemporary Christian music artist and rapper. He was one of the pioneers in breaking the Christian genre into the mainstream. He has sold millions of albums and has won seven Grammys. He is also a songwriter, record producer, and an author. He has written songs that have been used in movies, TV shows, and video games. His latest album, The Elements, is a reflection of the changing landscape of his family. It features Toby’s signature catchy hooks and a reflective tone.
Career
Known as the creator of Christian rap, Toby Mac has made a name for himself in the world of contemporary music. He is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and author.
Toby Mac has won many awards in his career. He has received seven Grammy Awards, nineteen GMA Dove Awards, and one American Music Award. He has also been nominated for numerous other awards, including the Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album of the Year. He has sold over ten million albums.
He began his music career as a member of a Christian band, DC Talk. He went on to form a solo career in 2001. He released his first album, Momentum, in November of that year. That album quickly reached the top of the Billboard Heatseekers chart, and was certified platinum. It also topped the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart.
Awards & nominations
Throughout his multi-platinum career, TobyMac has won many accolades including seven GRAMMY(r) Awards and seven Dove Awards. He also has produced eight studio albums. His most recent, Life After Death, debuted at number one on the Billboard Christian and Gospel charts during street week. TobyMac is known for blending a variety of musical styles. His work has been featured in films like Prison Break, Sportscentre, and The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift. He has also been featured in major car advertisements.
There is a lot to be said for the award for the Best Music Video. In 2014, Kendrick Lamar won the award, while BTS and Taylor Swift were the recipients of the other. Other notable nominees included Adele, the Chainsmokers, and Taylor Swift.
Death of his oldest son
Despite being a Christian rapper, TobyMac recently faced one of the toughest struggles of his life. He lost his 21-year-old son, Truett Foster McKeehan, to an accidental drug overdose. He was also the eldest of TobyMac’s five children.
TobyMac was born in Fairfax, Virginia, on October 22, 1964. He graduated from Prime Ridge Elementary School and later attended Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. He met Michael Tait when they were both attending the university. They formed a group known as DC Talk. They later broke up in 2001. They released several albums that went gold and semi-platinum. They have been featured in numerous movies and television shows.
Throughout his career, TobyMac has earned millions of dollars. He has been nominated for seven Grammy Awards, winning one. He has also received a number of American Music Awards.
Salary
Despite the fact that Toby Mac is not the richest Christian rapper or hip hop artist around, he does have a fairly decent net worth. He is known to have amassed a fortune through a combination of royalties, television appearances and other means. He is estimated to earn at least a few million dollars a year.
As far as his personal life goes, he is married to Amanda Levy McKeehan and the couple have three kids. In addition, the duo has adopted two twins, Moses and Marlee. They live in Greenville, SC. The twosome met in a private Christian gathering.
On the music front, TobyMac has released several EPs, which have been largely successful. His third studio album, Portable Sounds (2007), was nominated for a Grammy award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album. The album was also nominated for a few other awards.