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\"It's awesome,\" she added. \"He has an older brother who drums. He just picked it up from him, I guess.\"

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PHOTO: Mom Tabithia Wilcox filmed as Seneca Whitehead joined the drumline at a local high school football game in Georgia. The footage of Seneca showing off his talents has been viewed nearly 7 million times on Facebook.
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PHOTO: Mom Tabithia Wilcox filmed as Seneca Whitehead joined the drumline at a local high school football game in Georgia.
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Wilcox said she posted the video of Seneca drumming on Oct. 6, the day of his birthday.

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PHOTO: Mom Tabithia Wilcox filmed as Seneca Whitehead joined the drumline at a local high school football game in Georgia. The footage of Seneca showing off his talents has been viewed nearly 7 million times on Facebook.
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One week later, Seneca was surprised with his very own drum set on \"Strahan, Sara & Keke.\"

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