This document lists influential artists in R&B and hip hop music, including Alicia Keys, Luther Vandross, Usher, Brandy, Trey Songz, R. Kelly, Lloyd, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Rowland, Toni Braxton, Run DMC, DJ Kool Herc, Missy Elliot, Ludacris, Biggie Smalls, Jay-Z, DMX, Busta Rhymes, and Nicki Minaj. These artists would be relevant to include in a style model for a magazine focused on R&B and hip hop music like VIBE.