But saying that I also consider Jay an excellent lyricist, I thought Meet The Parents was excellent, and he's had some exceptional lyrical work.
Who you got and why?
Back in the day it would have been Pac winning by a landslide, wondering if that has changed or not.

Whats a camel to a GOAT?
Pac.
Pac has a better catalog IMO.

I don't think Jay Z surpassed Pac at all though, it's all subjective really, that's why made the poll to check people's opinion's currently, as back in the day it was Pac by far. Seeing if things have changed or not now Jay has dropped more material, not for me but will see what the consensus is.
You'll never get an true consensus, there are people here who would vote for Hammer over Jay.