Tenxi Wins Music Artist of The Year at TikTok Awards 2025, Discusses Claims of Hipdut's Creator

Kapanlagi.com - A proud achievement has just been made by content creator and musician, Tenxi. The man known for his viral works has successfully brought home the prestigious award as Music Artist of The Year at the TikTok Awards Indonesia 2025. The peak night of the awards took place festively at Emtek Studio, West Jakarta, on Friday (21/11).

Tenxi's victory is closely tied to the explosive popularity of his songs on social media platforms. Several collaborative songs he worked on with his partner, Jemsi, such as Garam & Madu, Mejikuhibiniu, and Kasih Aba Aba, have successfully become the background sound for millions of TikTok user videos throughout Indonesia.

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1. Proof of Hard Work and Creativity

Tenxi on the Red Carpet of the TikTok Awards Indonesia 2025 © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Met after coming off stage, Tenxi could not hide his happiness. He feels that this award is a real proof of hard work and creativity that started from just a hobby in a boarding room.

"I’m really happy. I can make music, and it has results. There’s something tangible about it," said Tenxi to the media crew at Emtek Studio, West Jakarta, Friday (21/11/2025).

2. Simple and Unburdened Process

Tenxi Holds the Trophy © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Tenxi recounted that the creative process behind his hit songs is actually very simple and unburdened. He and Jemsi started it from a casual activity for young people without expecting their work to explode in the market. However, there was in-depth research conducted by his partner regarding the fusion of music genres.

"At first, we were just young people making music, having fun at the boarding house. We didn’t expect anything, we just dreamed. Jemsi had been researching for three years, and it seems like hip-hop and dangdut is a fun combination to create," Tenxi explained about the beginnings of his work.

3. Clarifying the Claim of Being the Creator of the Hipdut Genre

Tenxi Wears Pink Pants © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

In addition to discussing the victory, Tenxi also took the opportunity to clarify an issue that had been widely discussed by the public. Previously, during the AMI Awards, he faced controversy for claiming to be the creator of the Hipdut genre (Hiphop Dangdut). That statement had sparked reactions from netizens who believed that the genre had long been popularized by other musicians.

4. Respect for Preceding Musicians

Tenxi Smiles © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Regarding this matter, Tenxi openly admitted that the claim was deliberately made as a marketing strategy. He emphasized that he greatly respects preceding musicians, such as NDX AKA, and does not intend to belittle anyone.

"Yeah, let people talk. Yeah, I grew up in Java, I know NDX AKA, I'm not that stupid," Tenxi asserted.

5. Statement to Gain Engagement

Tenxi Wearing a White T-shirt © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

This young musician explains that in today’s digital era, sparking public conversation is sometimes necessary to raise attention towards a work. He is well aware that his words will trigger debate, but that is indeed his main goal to gain engagement.

"Yeah, I just made a statement so that people would talk about it too. Engagement," Tenxi said casually.

6. Ready to Explore Other Music Colors

Tenxi Wins TikTok Awards Indonesia © instagram.com/tiktokofficialindonesia

Looking ahead, Tenxi realizes that the image of Hipdut will be closely associated with him. Nevertheless, he does not want to limit himself and is ready to explore other music colors to continue creating in the Indonesian entertainment industry.

"Works can also explore, but Hipdut is likely to stick the most to my name right now. I will definitely explore in Hipdut. But that doesn’t mean that’s my limit. As a musician or artist, I also want to explore further about my works," he concluded.

7. Q&A Tenxi at TikTok Awards 2025

Q: Who won Music Artist of The Year at the TikTok Awards Indonesia 2025?

A: Tenxi, a content creator and musician, won the Music Artist of The Year award at the TikTok Awards Indonesia 2025.

Q: When and where was the TikTok Awards Indonesia 2025 held?

A: The peak night of the TikTok Awards Indonesia 2025 took place on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Studio Emtek, West Jakarta.

Q: What songs popularized Tenxi's name?

A: Tenxi is known through his collaborative songs with Jemsi, such as 'Garam & Madu', 'Mejikuhibiniu', and 'Kasih Aba Aba', all of which went viral on the TikTok platform.

Q: What is the music genre Hipdut that Tenxi claims to have created?

A: Hipdut is a music genre that is a blend of Hip Hop and Dangdut, combining modern elements with a touch of traditional Indonesian music.

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