Beyoncé has sought to have unofficial street vendors banned from selling merchandise outside her upcoming concerts in New York, it has been reported.
The 'Halo' singer has filed a federal lawsuit ahead of two shows at Madison Square Gardens this weekend, according to TMZ.

Groups of illegal sellers have been accused of trading pirate CDs and other merchandise in "the vicinity" of a number of Beyoncé's past concerts.

The star is currently on her third world tour, which started in the spring and also includes dates in Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania.

Beyoncé recently offered thousands of cut-price tickets to a number of her live shows