TobyMac - 21 Years REACTION!

[@loriunderwood5629]

The tree in the video was his son's favorite tree; the funeral service was held at it. I cry every time I hear this song; it really gets you.

[@CalifGal2TN]

Billy, reactions or not, I highly recommend you check out Toby Mac’s music overall. I think you would really enjoy his style and the message that he has to share about a life with Christ is awesome!

[@sistersvlogs8034]

Yes!

[@thesingleequestrian413]

I wore the Momentum album out!!! He doesn't make bad music.

[@alexisgoodin5835]

Right bro toby mac is where I find peace

[@alexisgoodin5835]

@@thesingleequestrian413 me too I have listened to every one of his songs ever!!!

[@BridgettLove7]

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard

[@58Grov]

Toby Mac is an old guy but you wouldn't know it. His music is real. Serious.

[@mkmerth]

I wish more people would react to Tobymac. Great reaction Billy!

[@chickenghastadventures8951]

I went to a Tmac concert last night and he performed this song. It was emotional but he is way stronger than I would have been.

[@blakehammett4319]

Charlotte? Or Pensacola?

[@chickenghastadventures8951]

@@blakehammett4319 Pensacola

[@lightinthedarkness753]

The concert was amazing! The Lord was in the house!!

[@karenmlx1496]

I would give everything to go to his concert, I love this man since the DC Talk days 🥺 Such an amazing man of God

[@blameitontherain29]

@@karenmlx1496 my husband was a huge fan of DC Talk too back in the day. We struggled with our son for 4 years and would talk about this song.... So when we lost our son just after his 20th birthday last year it hit even harder. It's such a beautiful song. You feel his pain in your soul. And this song absolutely does help you heal thinking of where our sons are .. held in His arms.

[@spideydew20]

Right there with you, brother. I was very emotional the first time I heard this, and then just two months after Toby's tragic loss, my cousin's 22-year-old daughter was killed in a car accident, and this song suddenly became extremely important to me. Thanks for sharing your real, honest, heartfelt reaction.

[@markcainyourfriendinthecar3387]

God has a way of filling us with a peace that passes human understanding

[@nicolelylewis]

TobyMac was apart of dctalk...you should react to their song “Jesus freak”, if you haven’t heard of it before. And also “speak life” (LOVE that song), “tonight” (with John Cooper from Skillet), “made to love”, and “loud n clear” by his son when he was younger

[@tallieyocabet2693]

If you go to my YT, I have a video of them singing The King is Coming, Jesus Freak and God's Not Dead live

[@zach_alexander294]

“City on our knees” is another great one and my personal favorite.

[@jessegillmore1856]

He also has one with NF

[@alexisgoodin5835]

I love Made To Love. I find the most self worth in it. Dc talk and toby mac kept me from pulling the trigger. Thanks man you are the reason I am here

[@allisonbarry720]

Boomin is another good one

[@blingwithconfidence]

such a heart wrenching song,but truth..

[@andreadeamon6419]

I've loved toby since the early 90s. Breaks my heart about trudog. I remember him such a little guy. Listen to dc talk and you might recognize some of the songs. Rest in peace little man

[@andreadeamon6419]

Listen to extreme days. That's little man at the end

[@andreadeamon6419]

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[@andreadeamon6419]

My son and I are in a few of their live videos. Then in Florida Michael just took my 3 year old out of her stroller and just walked around all day with her. She has always loved Michael. She ran into him about 8 years ago and he went up to her hugging her and saying I remember you babygirl. She wad almost 18 for that. I cry so much for toby and his family - which includes Michael and Kevin.

[@turtleturtle4197]

Dam... watery eyes every single listen. I’d sell my soul for just a couple days..

[@brendabailey9472]

This hits hard. I lost my son 6 years ago, my sister 2 weeks ago. My heart hurts for everyone who has went down this road.

[@watermelonfriut6250]

He is talking about his son. His son made music his name was TRU (Music name) and he was in some of my favorite songs.

[@davidellis7786]

First time hearing this song. Very emotional

[@puglove]

I lost my brother when he was 5 days away from being 6 months old. I was 6 at the time and to see my parents slowly breakdown after his death was hard to cope with. If my family did not have the church community that they had back then supporting them I don't know if they would have gotten through it. My dad said to me as were at the visitation looking at his coffin, "They shouldn't have to make coffins this small." I still cry thinking about it. One of the songs that breaks my family down everytime they hear it is Held by Natalie Grant. We saw her in a concert not longer after, and she played this song and my dad hugged me and started sobbing 😖😭

[@MCG525]

Such a loving and heartbreaking tribute to his son. I saw this the day it was release, so I knew what it was about. But watching it again, and watching you realize what the song was about, just made me cry as much as the first time. Thank you for giving this song, and TobyMac a try. I think his music is amazing. If you would like to hear more from TobyMac, I recommend the songs "Move" and "When Love Finds You". I think you might like/love them.

[@jmr9735]

Yep, his son died at 21 right around Thanksgiving 2019. He was an aspiring singer who had just finished his first show. As someone else said, he accidentally OD'd.

[@alexisgoodin5835]

The day after or on his birth day Edit: toby macs birthday is october 22 found him dead at 10 something on october 23

[@avaingraldi1299]

The actual cause of death , I do not think was released

[@alexisgoodin5835]

@@avaingraldi1299 it was he accidentally overdosed

[@jmr9735]

@@avaingraldi1299 The COD was released in late January - Accidental OD of fentanyl and amphetamines.

[@stephaniel4261]

Toby makes amazing music and reaches many ages . You must listen . Stay safe and healthy. God bless!

[@amyoglesby7578]

You should check out more Toby Mac music. Almost all of it is positive and upbeat. 💜 Toby Mac

[@Beautifulclassylady38]

I cry everytime i hear this song so heart breaking and loving at same time i been fan of toby for years so it really breaks my heart that he lost hes son

[@markcainyourfriendinthecar3387]

I like this song because even though it's sad as can be, it also shows that the love of God brings peace that passes understanding.

[@TheLadyDraconus]

It broke my heart when I heard about Tru (his son) passing away. A month after this song came out, I lost my cousin at age 26. No parent should have to bury their child. RIP Kate Mate. RIP Tru

[@VoidTMz]

I suggested this. Thanks for reacting

[@tallieyocabet2693]

My daughter was murdered at the age of 22 by her abusive husband, this song really had me in my feels

[@hannahknight9201]

Tallie Yocabet I’m so sorry to hear this. Please feel free to reach out to me if you ever need anything. God Bless ❤️

[@lindaharbison2050]

Tallie Yocabet, I'm so sorry for your loss. May God put His loving arms around you and let you know that He knows your pain and He cares. I'll be praying for you!

[@tallieyocabet2693]

Thanks Hannah and Linda, God bless you both!

[@joshjones228]

@@tallieyocabet2693 God Bless you ma'am. I'm sorry for your loss, from one parent to another accept my sympathy. God has you.

[@dgirl831]

Tallie, I'm so sorry ....hugs

[@nanjohnson2196]

Toby Mac is amazing!! Please check out more of his other videos

[@smileyflowergirl]

Toby Mac wrote this for his son who died at 21 years of age. I have chills listening to it again. I bawled my eyes out when he 1st put out this song. Toby and his son were very very close. Toby's heart was completely broken when he wrote this song. Thank you for your interpretation of this song. I am bawling my eyes out again. I am the mama of a 22 year old girl.

[@angelalunsford2005]

I love TobyMac! Some of my all-time favorites are Made To Love, City On Our Knees, and Speak Life.

[@markcainyourfriendinthecar3387]

If you like MercyMe, you'll like Tobymac. He has a lot of more upbeat songs. You'll like more of his songs.

[@lindaaumiller7592]

i love Toby Mac this has me wrecked he has great christian songs

[@robinmcpherson7981]

You are so sweet Billy. Really enjoy watching you. You don't put on an act.

[@dorothyrobinson4678]

I think this is a great song because he can sing it and it can help you if you wanted to heal you listen to the words more than once we all are going to pass away but God has a blessing when we do when we look at it from the point of view that I think that Toby Mac is trying to share with us it is a blessing

[@jamiefreeland2228]

Glad you listened to it, very authentic and I respect that a lot!! God Bless!

[@sarasweightlossjourney1432]

I have a 21-year-old son and I cannot even fathom losing him. I have to remind myself everyday is precious that I have with my children and that God has blessed me by giving them to me because ultimately they're his children. We are his children and he loans these amazing human beings to us to enjoy and love. I don't let myself sweat the small stuff anymore especially after losing so many people in such a short amount of time over the last 10 years. My mother, my father, cousins, my best friend committed suicide a few months ago, and I've lost more friends than I can even count because of drugs. I have a really hard time with loss and coping with it so to see the strength coming through TobyMac it's 100% God's strength that's what I've realized is I don't have the strength that's why I need a savior to give me his strength. Thank you for your beautiful respectful reaction 🙏💖

[@alanwilliams742]

Dude I've seen that video a couple of times and still tear up. Several of Toby Mac's songs have featured his son. But I LOVE Toby Mac! Please react to more! Move (Keep Walkin'), Backseat Driver, Til The Day I Die are great songs!

[@xXx-RawkFist-xXx]

Toby was originally in a group called DC Talk known well for the song Jesus Freak. Hes a very well known Christian Rapper/singer.

[@oooooooooooooooooooooooooo6897]

I didn't know dat

[@xXx-RawkFist-xXx]

@@oooooooooooooooooooooooooo6897 yes sir the black guy that sings with DC Talk sings for Newsboys now.

[@starwars3mbz611]

@@xXx-RawkFist-xXx yes sir! Jesus Freak!!!! What people say if they hear that I’m a Jesus freak what would people do if they find that’s true!

[@nuk3streams110]

I actually saw this song live, it was his first tour after his son passed away. It was visibly hard for him to get through the song.

[@TheNolanater]

Yes he is talking about his oldest son. When his son moved out the 2 grew apart and that cause great stress passing of a heart attack at the age of 21. Toby has a song about the struggles when his song was still alive at the point of the song which is called "Scars" It be deep and make ya feel I mean now that you know back story you could react to "Scars" next maybe. Scars by Toby Mac.

[@mcrchickenluvr]

It was cardiac arrest caused by a mix of fentanyl and methamphetamines. He'd also been battling alcohol addiction too.

[@sophiaclapp912]

I have heard this song hundreds of times but I still cry every time.

[@2byoung]

I have avoided listening to 21 because as an “estranged” mother I didn’t think I could handle it. Even though I knew a tad bit more of the background, I was glad to have “someone to listen to it with” the first time. I will have to reread the lyrics, but no, 120 years is not enough. No parent should have to bury their child.

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

What a beautiful reaction. Awww. I love it. Yes, his son died of an accidental overdose, not too long ago.

[@trenae77]

Billy you just earned yourself a new subscriber with your reaction to this. You So Crazy, but you have the heart of a man who is not afraid to express his emotions.

[@jaysondixon923]

Everybody talks about Eminem being a rapper at the top of his game still at 50, but tobyMac is right there with him. Boomin' by tobyMac is an absolute fun song to listen to, especially after listening to this masterpiece

[@markcainyourfriendinthecar3387]

That line at the end is from the parable of the Prodigal Son in the Bible

[@TMSsquared]

This song helped me I lost my son the month and a half due to miscarriage before he lost his son 21 year old Truedog or Truett as his real name is. But I remember when he was like 2 or 3 on one of Toby's albums. I will love Toby always. Check out all his music. He is so great and yes helps people through things.

[@chubbssstuff3101]

Say Billy...man thank , Homie. I hadnt seen his video for this song yet, I hadn't even heard the song yet, I heard it the first time with you reacting. Took a long ride on the Harley and just reflected . Man. Great song. And as for you Sir, I greatly appreciate you for being real. I gotta go binge watch your reactions now.

[@IkiaKNWalker]

You should really follow this reaction up with TobyMac - Scars | it’s a song he wrote about his song a year before his death. Truett Foster - Heaven | one of his sons songs, my favorite track from him. TobyMac also features his son in a song in almost every album he released, which is what made this loss hit his fan base so hard. We legit watched his son grow and get more skilled with each of Toby’s albums. Just look up TobyMac Feat truDog. Everyone else can throw out songs from Toby to check out - he’s one of the biggest Christian artists and has been for all of the 2000s. Truett wanted to wait til he had lived a little before making music. So he waited til he was 21 and was dropping tracks and had just did his first concert days before his death (“watch you do your second show” - his dad was at his only concert). His music isn’t Christian (not an important fact, but a lot of judgmental Christians make a big deal of it). My favorites are Heaven, Masterpiece, Wait, Facts, Eyes, idk why.

[@tanyastone4954]

The image of Jesus running to wrap his son up in his arms in heaven... just breaks my heart what Toby Mac is going through and him writing and producing this song so quickly after his son's death. I cry every time I see this.

[@alexzapf6422]

This song. Oh man. Gets me. I have a daughter and a stepson. I don’t want to lose either of them. Ever. All praise to to Tobymac. My payers are with you and your family.

[@amymcpate9031]

I love TobyMac definitely need to do some videos from him

[@kittylynnlpn]

TobyMac is one of the very first artist to do Christian rap and hip hop. He was originally in a trio called DC talk.I've seen him a concert a couple of times and I've met him twice when I worked at a radio station. He is the nicest person in real life as well. I took my twelve-year-old daughter to her first concert to see his hits deep tour. I can't imagine losing one of my kids either. It's understandable that he would write a song like this. He even has his own record company and helps other up-and-coming Christian artists. I would love for you to play his song and video for love broke thru. It's an amazing video. You cheer me up everyday Billy you so crazy

[@joycecaylor1659]

It's about his son Truett who passed away unexpectedly at 21

[@YotaDude08]

As a new father of a son, this brought tears to my eyes.

[@jeanniesue6804]

Billy, you did such a good job holding it together in the Holy Spirit! Bless you....always. I have put off listening to this song till now...

[@AdamPFarnsworth]

I wasn't expecting to cry tonight, but this had me bawling! And I've heard it plenty of times before lol

[@dortheychastain2195]

I'm not crying! I have allergies. This song is so touching. I can't imagine the pain of losing a child no matter their age. But also to have your grief and pain played out before the world to see. It reminds me of when Steven Curtis Chapman's family lost their 6 year old daughter. She was running to her brother coming down their driveway, He never saw her and he accidently ran over her. It was so tragic and traumatizing for the 17 year old brother. :(

[@Insane00001]

Steven Curtis Chapman - Cinderella. That's another tear jerker song, it's a song about his little (adopted) girl that got killed at a young age and by her brother (accidental of course), but it's a great song despite the reason how it got written.

[@rhondamcdaniel525]

I just ran across your YT channel reacting to "21" by Toby Mac. I had to stop to see your reaction. I have watched a few of these reaction channels playing this song. It really touches my heart to see such sensitive tough guys and not get embarrassed about your emotions. Totally a hope for the younger men in the future.......

[@basenatic]

Tobymac is one of my faves Christian hip hop artists. Hadn't heard this song before and as soon as he said "Why would you give him then take him away" I was done. His son, truett, OD'd last year. This song fucked me up. RIP Truett

[@perlaoyervides8314]

Una de las mejores canciones de tobymac

[@teesiemom]

He's talking about his firstborn son, Truett, who died at home of an accidental overdose close to Thanksgiving. So sad. I have 2 sons, and it makes me cry and thank God my boys are safe, and pray for their protection daily.

[@SickGirlRocks]

❤️❤️ as a parent this would be so difficult for you

[@jacirogers9109]

Prayers will always be welcome. His oldest son

[@dortheychastain2195]

His son was 21 years old when he died of a drug overdose. I'm waiting to see BYSE. 5:21 There he is!! Thanks for joining us. It's too sad crying alone.

[@almaness112002]

Since Shiloh's aka TruDog, death last year, Toby has posted they still did not know why Tru passed away. I know with Nashville being the only place they do autopsy's it could be a year before they have answers. I still remember on one of Toby's albums, Shiloh was 10 and had this really cute rap that now I just tear. up when I hear it. Then later on he did another one called MacDaddy it was a fun rap he did with his dad about him wanting to earn. money to buy a MacBook. Ive been a fan of Toby's since his DC Talk days, as a fan Ive watched his kids grow up, so Tru's death did affect fans.

[@stephaniel4261]

From what I read his son was found at home in his own bed while Toby was away on tour.

[@vickilee7494]

God has my son since 2017 this song made me feel not so alone.

[@mikemcquary2727]

More TobyMac

[@jacirogers9109]

This will help Toby, his wife and other children heal, so thank you

[@ajcgranny]

I lost my daughter in 2014. She was 32. Pain is unreal.

[@BlackADHDcoach]

I'm sorry

[@ajcgranny]

Thank you

[@hannahknight9201]

I’m so sorry to hear about this. Please reach out to me if you ever need anything. God Bless ❤️

[@pbkayakyer]

Thank you!!! I've been hoping you would do this video!!

[@brillonsloup]

This song always makes me cry, it’s about Toby’s firstborn son Truett that dies because he OD’D. Truly sad and at such a young age he was only 21.

[@changowestsanchez2700]

I'm cry right now 😭😭

[@theboysamuel5532]

Toby mac feel it

[@allura9163]

I love how Saturday seems to be post after post after post for you! Really grinding them out. Could you please react to: Tattoos on This Town by Jason Aldean, Miss Me More and Legends by Kelsea Ballerini, and Little Toy Guns by Carrie Underwood?

[@sistersvlogs8034]

Yes to all those!

[@nicolelylewis]

Graceful Diamond Painting I third to all of those!!

[@lana3175]

You know what, this song is a learning opportunity for use to cherish life and every day that comes across us. One day our whole family could be wiped and we would regret it. I challenge you to cherish every day that God has given you because bad things can happen. I love you TobyMac and I am praying for you and your family. Also even if you think the bad things won't happen because you have God, that is not the case, TobyMac is Christian and his son was Christian but still, a terrible thing like this happened. Cherish each moment with those around and stay close to God in these types of situations.

[@melodymcgeheesmith9004]

I love Toby Mac he great christian artist you should check out what beautiful name it is by hillsong

[@Nicky200020]

I saw him a couple of weeks ago in concert and he still performs this song. His son died of a drug overdose and the sad part was he was on tour when it happened and he wasn’t around when it happened so he couldn’t stop it from happening. After that happened he never thought he would ever write an up tempo song again until he was reading the Bible and he read a passage about god rolling up his sleeves again and after that he wrote help is in the way which is his current hit. I’ve been a fan of him since the 90’s when he was in dc talk.

[@pinkdiamondstudios3343]

Its about his first born son that died in october. He was 21...

[@lindaowens4326]

His son is singing with the angels & my nephew too.

[@possibletroll246]

Let’s Go Bill’s ❤️ 💙

[@curtjohnson1805]

You’ve never heard of Toby Mac? Acquaint yourself with his music - full of faith!

[@nicolelylewis]

Yes, Toby lost his oldest son unexpectedly last year at the age of 21 :( it was later released that it was because of an accidental overdose...

[@triggerphingershooting]

Wow. Your reaction wrecked me. I feel for you. That was a sad way to be introduced to TobyMac. We got to hear Tru dog grow up with all his guest appearances in Tobys music.

[@franklinyancey3787]

You should check out the song colored people by DC Talk. Toby MAC formed DC Talk before he went solo.

[@azrimcountry]

As others have mentioned this is about his son who passed away. Speaking from experience, the death of a child is one of the worst things a parent can go through. This is my first time listening to this song because I try to avoid these types of songs. It has been almost 8 years since my son passed away but these types of songs make the pain come back as though it just happened. I pray for him and his family as this isn’t something that you ever get over.

[@rhoetusochten4211]

Yeah. I feel ya, this song hurts so good.

[@jasonmartinez2698]

Great song, good reaction

[@randomstuffchannel4327]

You’ve gotta check out more of TobyMac’s songs.

[@masterchiefjoe]

Bleed The Same by Mandisa ft Toby Mac is a good choice with a powerful message.

[@stephaniel4261]

Another one to listen to is Anthony Brown “worthy”. Amazing amazing amazing!!!!!

[@PoeticChick4Ever]

I remember the day his oldest son died and the day this song came out about it. Some know he was in DC Talk. His son died and was making it in the music biz just like his Dad.

[@mkmerth]

I think some good ones for reacting to TobyMac would be Diverse City, Steal my Show, Backseat Driver, Forgiveness (with Lecrae) , Funky Jesus Music and maybe some old school (his original band) DC Talk “in the light”

[@rhondamcdaniel525]

Girl, you taking all of my suggestions!☺ Except "Eye on It" and " What love feels like" with the DC Talk guys performing together. They have been my main guys since the 90's.

[@Vitalbowhunting]

My daughter died last year. The Lord got me through, this song definitely helped.

[@GalliumXD]

Amen

[@cathymccoy3959]

Billy it was his son. Toby is one of the best christian singers.

[@yolobro8874]

My little sister passed away 4 months ago she was just 7 and that was defiantly the worst thing that could of ever happened to my family because without her it’s like there’s no more joy in the world and all I see is dark at the moment

[@zacg8975]

I listen to this song and it makes me cry hard because it makes me think of how people in my family and friends would react if I was gone and to be with Jesus

[@christyrichardson9284]

I lost my son in Dec. I love Tobymac

[@taylorwarden205]

Toby mac is a, for lack of a better term "Christian rapper" and he has made some inspiring music. Recently, his son who was also a budding musician died suddenly last yea at age 21. This is his tribute to his son.