Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press

Kendrick Lamar came away with the second-most nominations, with eight. Adele and Brandi Carlile both received seven nods. Harry Styles, Mary J. Blige, Future, DJ Khaled, The-Dream and mastering engineer Randy Merrill each picked up six.

Markie, who birth name was Marcel Theo Hall, became known within the rap genre realm as the self-proclaimed “Clown Prince of Hip-Hop” for lighthearted lyrics and a humorous nature.

The Grammy-nominated performer produced the songs “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” and “Party Up (Up in Here)” and rapped with a trademark delivery that was often paired with growls, barks and “What!” as an ad-lib.

An autopsy will be needed to evaluate what led to the death of Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of singer Whitney Houston, authorities said Monday, the day after her death.