Frank Alexander, known for his role as a bodyguard for rapper Tupac Shakur, was found dead in his California home in 2013. His death was ruled as a suicide.
Frank Alexander was a former bodyguard of the famous rapper Tupac Shakur and became widely known after Tupac’s murder in 1996. Alexander was hired to protect Tupac during public appearances and was with him during several key events in the rapper’s life. After Tupac’s death, Alexander was often involved in the media, providing interviews and contributing to documentaries about Tupac’s life and the circumstances surrounding his murder.
In addition to his work as a bodyguard, Alexander authored a book titled “Got Your Back: Protecting Tupac in the World of Gangsta Rap,” which detailed his time with Tupac and offered his perspective on the rapper’s life and death. Alexander also appeared in several documentaries, where he discussed his theories about the murder and the East Coast-West Coast hip hop rivalry of the time.
On April 28, 2013, Frank Alexander was found dead in Murrieta, California. His death was investigated by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, which concluded that he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, ruling his death as a suicide. His passing was met with sadness by those who knew him and by fans of Tupac Shakur, as he was considered a key figure in preserving the rapper’s legacy. Alexander’s death also contributed to the ongoing discussions and speculations regarding the unsolved murder of Tupac Shakur.
