Thread is disrespectful to LIG. Say what you want about the beats (you prolly can't...they were fire) but lyrically Nas crushed Hov...and crushed him again...Nas got this won by a long shot.
The Nas vs. Jay-Z debates are dead...open ya ears and face reality. One album is a classic and the other us a good album.
Ps. If you need a higher bit rate to compare lyricism, flow and content over beats between both albums...stop now, it won't do you any good. Go get a hug from someone...it's ok, welcome to reality.