Overview
- Appearing on the Oct. 27 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, Allen joked that he "should have gone into the military rather than prison" and quipped that both involve odd food and uniforms.
- Allen was arrested in 1978 at age 25 with more than a pound of cocaine, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking, and served roughly two years in federal prison.
- He said his passion for military machinery has led to hands-on experiences, claiming the Marines let him drive an Abrams tank, an F-18 Hornet, and a submarine.
- He emphasized his backing for veterans and praised the Wounded Warriors nonprofit, saying he loves helping service members however he can.
- In a recent Howie Mandel podcast appearance, Allen also claimed he was treated "just as badly as people of color" during his incarceration, a personal assessment now resurfacing in coverage.