City is the founder of City Sweeper Productions, a student-run group that produces videos of all types, including real-life documentaries, dramatic talk shows and a reality series.

In one of his most controversial shows, “Late Night with Tim City,” City addresses issues including understanding racial barriers and what it means to be a Christian.

City said his goal was to create his own production organization without a filter.

“The reason I create these videos is to make sure people see the actual truth,” he said. “I want people to feel like they can relate to this stuff, and I want everybody’s voice to be heard.”

Along with his “Late Night with Tim City” crew, the producer films his talk show in front of a live audience every Wednesday in the Communication Arts and Sciences Building and spends the rest of the night editing it.

As one of City’s right-hand men working alongside him on several of his projects, Menachem Dukes said the work City and his crew have produced has had a resounding impact on students in the university.

“The campus community needs that (dialogue) because people are scared to touch certain issues,” the food industry management senior said. “Once you come to one of the shows and you understand what we’re trying to hit at, it hits really deep for people.”

Though City said he endeavors to address some of the more sensitive subjects, he does his best to stay true to his roots in comedy in his videos.

“(‘Late Night with Tim City’) is like a mixture of ‘Jimmy Kimmel! (Live!),’ ‘(The) Oprah (Winfrey Show)’ and ‘Jerry Springer’ all in one,” he said. “People know I’m going to make light of the issues, but there’s always truth behind every joke.”

During his freshman year, media and information sophomore Terrance Grantham found a mentor in City.

“Because of Tim’s work, I can play both sides of the fence,” he said. “He brought my major to life and has shown me how to become successful in this path.”

City’s current project, “Fraternity Wives,” is a spin-off of the VH1 show “Basketball Wives.” Instead of depicting the life of a woman married to a basketball player, City’s show will give students dating fraternity members a chance to share their stories.

Outside of his own productions, City spent the past four years assisting with The Advantage, a program that targets first-generation students at MSU. Through the program, City helps struggling students through the change from high school to college by offering tutoring, academic advising and peer mentoring.

“People get the perception of me just being a funny guy and not caring about my community,” he said. “But they get to see a different side of me at The Advantage.”

City’s ultimate dreams are big.

“I want to be able to have my own show,” he said. “Regardless of where it is, I want to be able to convey these same issues on a greater scale.”