@popreloaded: Ariana Grande and Mac Miller dated for nearly two years before their relationship ended in 2018, only months before Miller died from an accidental overdose at age 26. The two had first appeared together in the 2013 video for The Way, a moment that later became one of the most remembered visuals connected to their story. In the years since his passing, Grande has spoken about the grief that followed while reflecting on the place he held in her life. She described him as “the kindest, sweetest soul,” remembering their time together as deeply meaningful and something that continued to shape her perspective long after their relationship ended.