Red Hot Chili Peppers’ funkiest member, the eternal Flea, had some incredible words for people around the world as the band accepted their Global Icon Award at last night’s VMA’s.

When Flea wasn’t thanking the ground that he walked on, the Chili Peppers took time out of their acceptance speech to remember the late Taylor Hawkins. Chad Smith, the band’s drummer, dedicated the award to his “brother”.

During their performance, Smith’s bass drum prominently paid tribute to Hawkins with ”Taylor” written across it within a hawk — one that resembles a tattoo the Foo Fighters’ drummer had on his arm.