Macklemore was removed from the tour following remarks that included "Free Palestine," and other support acts left in solidarity.
Ed Sheeran brought former The Fray frontman Isaac Slade on as a surprise opener at his Atlanta Loop Tour show on October 3. Slade is the first guest performer to appear after several opening acts left the tour following the controversy surrounding Macklemore's removal. Macklemore was dropped after performing "Hind's Hall" and shouting "Free Palestine" during two Loop Tour shows at MetLife Stadium.
During his set, Slade addressed the war in Gaza and urged people to seek "common ground." This is a developing story and will be updated.
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