How did ariana grande become famous and what year?

Well, honey, Ariana Grande started her rise to fame in 2013 with her hit single "The Way" featuring Mac Miller. But let's be real, she was already known for her role on Nickelodeon's "Victorious" before that. So technically, she became famous through a combination of acting and singing, but it was her music career that really launched her into superstardom.