Nas came out with only 1 good album; IllmaticIMO, they were both decent artist--their music happens to be geared towards different groups of people. Outside of opinion, there isn't really one that is "better" than the other.
Nas gets my vote for lyrical genius.
+1 The shit now-adays sucks. Jay-z is still ok...any rap song after 1999 sucks...
RIP Biggie and 2Pac
I think people tend to "like" what they grew up listening to. Bay area was 2pac and locals like E40, Dru Down, Luniz.
I miss my old Wu-Tang, old Pharsyde, The Nonce, The Liks.. where is the good rap now??