SFJnation 2Pac was definitely a lyricist and a spitter. He had an original rhyme scheme, plenty of multisyllabic rhyming and very often he also had either an actual story to tell or an important and clear message that he managed to get through in a poetic language withouth too much dressing-up. In my opinion he was a great lyricist, end of.
That was Richie Rich that said he taught 2pac how to ride a bike😂 (2pac childhood friend) They both have some classics songs together Heavy in the game and Run the streets etc React to them they r dope tracks
People love to hate his greatness!!!! He could totally go nuts on wordplay if he wanted to!!! But he more concerned with the MESSAGE being delivered and received!!! Trying to decipher metaphors and double entendres usually causes the message to get lost in translation!!! And PAC new that! 👌