12 Facts about Didi Kempot that Not Many People Know, Doesn't Use Whatsapp - Rejects Offer to be a Judge

Kapanlagi.com - Didi Kempot passed away on Tuesday (5/5) morning at Kasih Ibu Hospital, Solo - Central Java. He left with several facts that are still not widely known to the public. Find out more below.

1. Not Using Whatsapp

Didi Kempot © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

In this era of easy communication technology, Didi Kempot still remains a loyal user of SMS. Yes, he doesn't use chat applications. This was revealed by Gofar Hilman on his YouTube channel on Tuesday (5/5) night.

"Pakde Didi is not the type to use Whatsapp, he uses SMS. SMS, man, SMS and phone calls. He's just hesitant to make phone calls because he's afraid of disturbing, that's why whenever there's something, he always calls Mas Blontank," he said. Mas Blontank is a blogger and also a close friend of Didi Kempot.

2. Refusing Offers to Become a Judge on TV

Didi Kempot © KapanLagi.com/Muhammad Akrom Sukarya

Didi Kempot has previously refused an offer to become a judge on one of the talent search events. This was also revealed by Gofar in the video.

"Previously, he was a judge on a dangdut talent search event if I'm not mistaken. And Pakde Didi finally said, 'Oh, it seems like it's not for me, I'm not in the right place for this,'" explained Gofar.

According to Didi, his role is to create songs and sing, not to judge like a judge.

"Pakde said that it's the right of others to participate in this event. My job as a musician is to create songs and sing. I don't really like taking on jobs like this. I'm a pure artist, a pure artist," Gofar continued.

3. His Honor Increased Multiple Times

Didi Kempot © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

Didi Kempot often mentioned how the Ngobam Gofar Hilman event became a turning point in his success. He even experienced a tremendous increase in fees.

"He (Didi Kempot) said, 'Mas Gofar, do you know how much I used to get paid before Ngobam? 10,25. Do you know how much I get paid now? Hundreds of millions of rupiah,'" said Gofar.

Gofar then explained that it was not because of Ngobam. He emphasized that multiple times. For him, Didi Kempot is already legendary even without Ngobam.

4. 30 Stages in a Month

Didi Kempot © KapanLagi.com/Bayu Herdianto

However, it cannot be denied that after Ngobam, Didi Kempot's job became more intense. According to Gofar, he can perform on stage 30 times in a month.

"Pakde has been extremely busy since Ngobam. It's about time he is valued more than before. He can have up to 30 stages in a month," he said.

5. Always Speaking Javanese Krama Inggil

Didi Kempot © KapanLagi.com/Budy Santoso

With his high respect for Javanese culture, Didi Kempot is also known for faithfully using Javanese Kromo Inggil language. This was revealed by Blontank in his article on Tuesday (5/5).

"I testify that Mas Didik Prasetyo a.k.a Didi Kempot is a good person. He is friendly to everyone and always speaks Javanese krama inggil to people he doesn't know," wrote Blontank.

6. Generous Muslim

Didi Kempot © KapanLagi.com/Muhammad Akrom Sukarya

Not someone who often displays his religiosity in public, it turns out that Didi Kempot is a generous Muslim.

"For those who still doubt who Mas Didi is, he is a generous Muslim. He also built a mosque in Ngawi as a gift to his wife, whom he always proudly considers an expert in wirid and enjoys religious gatherings," wrote Blontang.

7. Having a Wife Skilled in Wirid

Didi Kempot © KapanLagi.com/Bayu Herdianto

Yes, Didi Kempot's wife is someone who enjoys wirid. Didi even mentioned that thanks to that, he is successful now.

"If it weren't for Mbak Putri's (his wife) many wiridans, maybe I wouldn't be as strong as I am now, Mas. Alhamdulillah, always accompanied by good health and strength from God," writes Blontank, imitating Didi Kempot's statement.

8. Ever Didn't Want to be Covered by the Media

Didi Kempot © KapanLagi.com/Muhammad Akrom Sukarya

He attracts media attention. Until one moment, Didi Kempot refused to be covered. That moment was when he wanted to distribute donations.

"I just found out a few days ago, turns out Mas Didi wants to come to #RBI, someday without any journalists. He doesn't want the media to cover the donation distribution," writes Blontank.

9. Does Not Feel Himself as a Maestro

Didi Kempot © KapanLagi.com/Bayu Herdianto

As an artist who has been active for decades, Didi Kempot apparently does not feel himself as a maestro. He even once referred to himself as a village singer.

This was revealed by Gofar in his Youtube video. He recounted his first meeting with Didi. "He only asked one question, 'Mas Gofar, why did an artist from the capital come all the way to Solo to meet a village singer?'" said Gofar imitating the words of the maestro.

Hearing that, Gofar explained how Didi is a legend. "Pakde, Pakde is a legend. Everyone knows Pakde's songs, everyone lives through Pakde's songs. Many people, especially in Java, are very familiar with Didi Kempot," he said.

10. Diligent Blood Donor

Amidst his busyness, Didi Kempot still finds time to donate blood. He regularly does this blood donation and even received a gold pin from the central and provincial Indonesian Red Cross (PMI). This was revealed by Sudirman Said, the Secretary General of PMI.

"We lose a great artist and cultural figure, who represents the voice of the majority of the people. Not many people know that Mas Didi is also a true blood donor. He has donated his blood more than 140 times, regularly," he said as quoted from Kumparan.com.

11. Not Hesitant to Invite the Crew to Take Photos

(Credit: Liputan6.com/personal/doc./edhie pryitno ige)

Reported by Liputan6.com, the singer who has created thousands of songs once invited the crew to take photos together. “I will send the photo when it's ready,” said Didi at that time.

The crew was Parma Andhika Puspita Dewi, a RHK radio announcer and Elshinta radio reporter. She was the MC at that time.

True enough, two weeks later Didi Kempot sent the photo. It couldn't be sent immediately because the photo was still using film and required processing time for developing.

12. Never Refused an Interview

During his lifetime, Didi Kempot was a friendly singer to anyone, including entertainment journalists. There were several entertainment journalists from various media, especially online, the 53-year-old singer was one of the friendliest artists to the media.

"Pakde Didi Kempot is very friendly to journalists. He is willing to be interviewed, even if he is tired after a performance (concert), he is willing to meet us," said Rangga, a Grid.id journalist on Tuesday (5/5).

(kpl/tdr)