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- On SiriusXM and other platforms: His persona varies again, suggesting he wears different masks depending on his audience.
This multiplicity of faces invites questions about his true identity. The core concern is whether Smith truly knows who he is or if he's simply navigating the changing tides of media popularity.
The Crisis of Identity at Midlife
A poignant element of the critique is the suggestion that at 58, Smith might be wrestling with his sense of identity. If he’s constantly shifting personas, it raises the question: Who is Stephen A. Smith at his core? This internal conflict may reflect a broader human struggle—balancing authenticity against the need for public approval and career survival.