https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/06/01/famous-battle-rapper-serius-jones-faces-human-trafficking-pimping-charges-in-contra-costa/ > MARTINEZ — A rapper who gained nationwide fame for his ability to think up rhymes on the spot has been in Contra Costa County jail for months facing human trafficking and pimping charges, this newspaper has learned. > Saleem Bligen, 39, who uses the stage name “Serius Jones,” was charged in January with human trafficking, pimping, assault, robbery, and other felonies as part of an eight-count criminal complaint. Bligen was arrested by Walnut Creek police on Feb. 6, according to public records.