The fate of two individuals who once sued singer Vidi Aldiano has once again captured public attention. Keenan Nasution and Rudi Pekerti are reportedly withdrawing from social media following Vidi Aldiano’s passing.
The names Keenan Nasution and Rudi Pekerti became widely discussed after news broke of Vidi Aldiano’s death on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Both individuals were known for suing Vidi Aldiano in court over the use of the song “Nuansa Bening”. In the lawsuit, Keenan and Rudi sought damages totaling IDR 24.5 billion.
This legal battle reportedly became a significant burden for Vidi Aldiano, who was concurrently undergoing treatment for kidney cancer. Raffi Ahmad, a close friend, recalled Vidi’s distress: “He was really troubled by the song dispute. I told Vidi, ‘Don’t worry, God willing, nothing bad will happen; don’t be afraid,’ because he was being sued for tens of billions.”
As a show of support for his friend, Raffi Ahmad had also promised to stand by Vidi through the ordeal. “Ariel and I video-called him, saying, ‘It’s okay, Vid, God willing, I’ll protect you from behind. Everything will be safe, God willing,'” said Nagita Slavina’s husband.
It is known that Vidi Aldiano released a re-arranged version of “Nuansa Bening” on his debut album, “Pelangi di Malam Hari,” in 2008. The original song, “Nuansa Bening,” was an original work by Keenan Nasution, first released in 1978. Keenan and Rudi claimed that Vidi had commercially performed the song without permission for approximately 16 years. Consequently, they demanded IDR 24.5 billion in compensation from Vidi Aldiano.
During the legal proceedings, a request was even made to seize assets, including Vidi’s home, as collateral. However, in November 2025, the Panel of Judges at the Central Jakarta District Court decided to grant the exceptions filed by Vidi Aldiano’s legal team, effectively discontinuing the lawsuit against him.
Following the news of Vidi Aldiano’s death, Keenan Nasution reportedly became the target of intense criticism from numerous netizens. Due to the significant online attacks, Keenan has reportedly locked his Instagram and TikTok accounts.
Vidi’s Health History
Vidi Aldiano first announced his diagnosis of kidney cancer in 2019. For six years, he bravely battled the disease. During his treatment, Vidi even underwent kidney removal surgery to eliminate cancerous cells from his body. Nevertheless, the disease was found to have spread to other parts of his body.
Hiatus from the Entertainment World
Due to his deteriorating health, Vidi Aldiano decided to take a temporary hiatus from the entertainment industry. He aimed to focus entirely on his treatment and recovery. Amidst his arduous fight against the illness, Vidi was also preparing a new album. However, the talented singer ultimately passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, just before the time for breaking fast. Vidi Aldiano’s body was subsequently laid to rest at the Tanah Kusir Public Cemetery (TPU) in Jakarta.
Summary
Keenan Nasution and Rudi Pekerti sued singer Vidi Aldiano for IDR 24.5 billion over the unauthorized commercial use of the song “Nuansa Bening” for 16 years. This legal dispute reportedly became a significant burden for Vidi, especially while he was battling kidney cancer. Although the Central Jakarta District Court dismissed the lawsuit in November 2025, the plaintiffs garnered public attention again after Vidi’s passing. Following news of Vidi’s death, Keenan Nasution reportedly faced intense online criticism, prompting him to lock his social media accounts.
Vidi Aldiano had been battling kidney cancer since 2019, undergoing surgery and continuous treatment as the disease spread. He took a temporary hiatus from the entertainment industry to focus entirely on his recovery. Despite his arduous fight against the illness, Vidi Aldiano ultimately passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was subsequently laid to rest at the Tanah Kusir Public Cemetery in Jakarta.