SICK BEATS, GOOD EATS

These NYC restaurants are rappers’ delights

DRAKE sent his fans into a frenzy last week with the release of his latest album, “More Life.” On it, Toronto’s favorite son makes a sly New York reference by shouting out the Italian hot spot Carbone. Drake has long been a fan of the restaurant and celebrated both his 29th and 30th birthdays with its classic red-sauce dishes. Fine dining is a serious pastime for big-spending rappers; here are some of hip-hop’s culinary references from over the years.

At Metta (197 Adelphi St., Fort Greene; 718-2339134), chef Norberto Piattoni isn’t cooking with gas.