^fag
to answer the question no i don't think he is the best ever
there are many artists with better lyrics but he had his own style and way of doing it....the 'thug' style has had it's day as well...
his delivery though and story telling is one of the best ever
for me his lyrics and scheme were a bit too basic to crown him the king of rap....
also the fact he was killed has contributed to his legendary status