For the latest issue, XXL celebrates 40 years of hip hop with 5 iconic covers graced by important MC’s of our time; Jay Z, Outkast, LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg, Lil’ Wayne, all represent different times in our culture and have managed to remain relevant for over 2 decades. The issues are set to take newsstands December 31, 2013. Check the other covers after the jump.