2pac is not untouchable. Pac was influential because he talked about a myriad of relatable topics such as abortion (Brenda’s got a baby), women (Dear Mama), human nature (Changes), etc, but so did Nas (Illmatic, Stillmatic, It Was Written). PAC’s interviews plus being an actor gave him more leverage. Plus his vocal resonance made you FEEL something but so did X. They both had that raw aggression.
But so was DMX. DMX talked about poverty, addiction, spirituality (dealing with demons), his city, not fitting in, etc.
Pac and X can’t go neck for neck? That’s bullshyt
Listen to early DMX (1991-1994) X’s Spellbound style would slaughter Pac.
X at this time was a lyrical assassin. X in an interview said he couldn’t rap fast anymore since his jaw was wired shut.
PAC’s most lyrical moments was in Me Against the World. Pac is an introspective poet, but so is Nas.
Verse to verse, Nas would kill Pac and Big in a battle.